Average

Score: 52/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Access Careers-Islandia

Less than 2-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Islandia, New York 11749

🌐 www.accesscareers.net/

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Rating Context: This is a specialized vocational program (less than 2-year). Our comprehensive rating system is optimized for traditional colleges and may not fully reflect the value of career-focused training programs.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 72%

Outcomes

67/100

Affordability

47/100

Resources

C+

60/100

Experience

53/100

Prestige

29/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

314

Total Enrollment

72%

Graduation Rate

88%

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Access Careers-Islandia, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$29,664

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$5,500

Median debt at graduation

71.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

3.3%

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Access Careers-Islandia

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services	$23,067	$42,809	+25%	#47 of 637	#87	$5,966

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Access Careers-Islandia Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $644,226
Avg rent near campus: $2,097/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 11722 (4.2% cap, Central Islip)

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🏆 Where Access Careers-Islandia Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#25

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other

of 46 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	N/A	N/A

Financial Aid

72%

Receive Any Aid

39%

Receive Pell Grants

33%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 357 grads/yr Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other 31 grads/yr Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other 16 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Access Careers-Islandia's top programs commonly pursue.

Nursing assistants

$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62k/yr 651,400 jobs

Healthcare support workers, all other

$46k/yr 109,700 jobs

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 289,600 jobs

Dental assistants

$47k/yr 381,900 jobs

Student Demographics

314

Total Students

84%

Women

35%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 17%

Hispanic 32%

Black 45%

Asian 5%

Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 35%

25-64 (Adult) 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Access Careers-Islandia?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Access Careers-Islandia?

Detailed tuition information is not available for this institution. Contact the admissions office for current pricing.

What is the graduation rate at Access Careers-Islandia?

The graduation rate at Access Careers-Islandia is 72%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Access Careers-Islandia a good school?

Access Careers-Islandia has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a vocational program, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Access Careers-Islandia?

Access Careers-Islandia has a total enrollment of 314 students.

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