C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
33/100 · earnings-weighted

Finger Lakes Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Canandaigua, New York 14424
Finger Lakes Community College campus, Canandaigua, NY
Finger Lakes Community College campus, Canandaigua, NY. Photo: DanielPenfield, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 28%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
C+
63/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
B
71/100
Prestige
F
28/100

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

5,457
Total Enrollment
28%
Graduation Rate
55%
Retention Rate
15.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$13,035
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Finger Lakes Community College ▼

64% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$380,493
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,603
1-Year Change
+9.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Finger Lakes Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$40,054
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,637
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,975
Median debt at graduation
30.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
27.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 30th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

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 Finger Lakes Community College

Median pay of associate's degree 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.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$69,652$83,636+3%#335 of 962#650$20,219
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences—$59,481+16%#12 of 50#12$12,000
Community Organization and Advocacy—$52,970+20%#3 of 11#4—
Accounting and Related Services$37,433$50,761+7%#90 of 225#130$16,743
Business Administration, Management and Operations$31,785$47,704-2%#306 of 547#369$11,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections—$46,597+-0%#225 of 426#262—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$22,999$41,572-6%#568 of 947#737$11,000
Music—$38,356+13%#3 of 9#5—
Natural Resources Conservation and Research—$32,875-28%#5 of 6#5—

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 Finger Lakes Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $380,493
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,603/mo — vs ~$952/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 14504 (5.4% cap, Manchester)

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🏆 Where Finger Lakes Community College Ranks

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

#22
Teacher Assistant/Aide
of 26 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,280 $7,392
Room $8,572
Board $6,273
Total Cost (On-Campus) $25,183 $27,295

Financial Aid

80%
Receive Any Aid
53%
Receive Pell Grants
49%
Take Out Loans
$13,035
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,494
$30,001 - $48,000$12,782
$48,001 - $75,000$15,676
$75,001 - $110,000$17,476
$110,001+$18,985

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 72 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 54 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 32 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 31 grads/yr Teacher Assistant/Aide 27 grads/yr Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 23 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 23 grads/yr Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 21 grads/yr Computer Science 19 grads/yr Environmental Science 18 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 15 grads/yr Culinary Arts/Chef Training 14 grads/yr Psychology, General 14 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 14 grads/yr Recording Arts Technology/Technician 14 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 13 grads/yr Graphic Design 11 grads/yr Instrumentation Technology/Technician 11 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 11 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Finger Lakes Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

5,457
Total Students
56%
Women
34%
Traditional Age (18-24)
64%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%
Hispanic 8%
Black 7%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 64%
With Family 36%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,498 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 58%
Hybrid (Some Online) 18%
Fully Online 25%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 34%
25-64 (Adult) 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Finger Lakes Community College?
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 Finger Lakes Community College?
Tuition at Finger Lakes Community College is $5,280 for in-state students and $7,392 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $13,035.
What is the graduation rate at Finger Lakes Community College?
The graduation rate at Finger Lakes Community College is 28%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Finger Lakes Community College a good school?
Finger Lakes Community College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Finger Lakes Community College?
Finger Lakes Community College has a total enrollment of 5,457 students.
Is there rental demand near Finger Lakes Community College?
Yes! Approximately 64% of students at Finger Lakes Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,498 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Canandaigua area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology