Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, New York · Public · 3,824 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 6 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 32 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,141 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,736 |
| $48k to $75k | $11,586 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,886 |
| $110k and up | $16,527 |
| All families (average) | $10,065 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $40,570 | +$4,824 | clears the bar | $9,779 | 2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $48,481 | +$12,735 | clears the bar | $7,599 | 0.6 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Associate's Degree | $41,788 | +$6,042 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $52,804 | +$17,058 | clears the bar | $11,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $105,801 | +$70,055 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Associate's Degree | $31,680 | -$4,066 | falls short | $6,500 | n/a |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $30,308 | -$5,438 | falls short | $8,937 | n/a |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,341 | -$2,405 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, General | Associate's Degree | $75,246 | +$39,500 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 22% of students receive Pell grants · 30% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.