North Country Community College
Saranac Lake, New York · Public · 819 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 30 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,329 |
| $30k to $48k | $13,216 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,387 |
| $75k to $110k | $16,668 |
| $110k and up | $16,928 |
| All families (average) | $11,868 |
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 | $46,635 | +$10,889 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $75,715 | +$39,969 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $85,364 | +$49,618 | clears the bar | $19,351 | 0.4 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $77,121 | +$41,375 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $44,262 | +$8,516 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $45,292 | +$9,546 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $72,163 | +$36,417 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | Associate's Degree | $31,604 | -$4,142 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Associate's Degree | $38,497 | +$2,751 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 29% 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.