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SUNY Corning Community College
Corning, New York · Public community college · Training programs available:
Address: 1 Academic Dr, Corning, NY 14830 · Phone: (607) 962-9011 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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SUNY Corning Community College is a public trade and career school in Corning, New York, offering CNC and machining programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, SUNY Corning Community College has a 34.0% completion rate versus a 64.0% state average, with median graduate debt of $12,000 and median earnings of $38,817 ten years after entry.
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and about 18.0% of students received Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machinists | $40,560 | $60,920 | $74,180 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate, 1–2 years | 8 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Precision Metal Working | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
SUNY Corning Community College is a public campus located in Corning, New York. The school participates in federal financial aid programs (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA, Pell Grants, and federal loans to help pay for their education. It holds accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and oversight from the New York State Board of Regents. Among its trade offerings, the campus is most associated with CNC and machining programs, which accounted for 11 completions in the reported data.
Federal data shows a completion rate of 34.0%, which falls below the New York state average of 64.0%. Graduates who took out loans carried a median debt of $12,000. Ten years after entry, former students had median earnings of $38,817. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 18.0% of students received Pell Grants, a rough indicator of the share of lower-income students enrolled.
This campus, situated in a fringe rural locale with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,138, may suit students pursuing a specific technical credential such as CNC machining rather than those seeking a broad range of trade programs, since only two program families are reported. Program length details are not reported for this campus in federal data, so career changers should contact the school directly to ask about scheduling and pacing. Anyone considering enrollment should verify current accreditation status and review full outcome data directly through the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard before making a decision.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
SUNY Corning Community College reports CNC and machining programs among its trade offerings, with 11 completions recorded in that field. Federal data lists two program families total for this campus.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, the school is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional programmatic accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing and oversight from the New York State Board of Regents.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal student aid programs, so students may apply for FAFSA-based aid including Pell Grants and federal loans.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate is 34.0%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%, per federal data.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates carried a median debt of $12,000, according to federal Scorecard data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Former students had median earnings of $38,817 ten years after entry, per federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (607) 962-9011 or visit its website for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a public institution, which typically means it is state-funded and often has lower published tuition rates than for-profit schools, though actual costs are not reported here.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration and scheduling.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can confirm accreditation status through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review detailed outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?190442.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and scheduling details needed to assess career-changer fit are not reported in federal data; contacting the school directly is recommended for this information.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing and certification requirements are not reported for this campus in federal data; check with the school or relevant state licensing board for CNC and machining requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach SUNY Corning Community College at (607) 962-9011 or through its website at https://www.corning-cc.edu/.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data on other nearby schools is not reported in this listing; use the College Scorecard link to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.
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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.