C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
33/100 · earnings-weighted

Monroe Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Rochester, New York 14623
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
B+
76/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
B
67/100
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

8,530
Total Enrollment
23%
Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,621
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Monroe Community College ▼

25% 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
$268,545
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,921
1-Year Change
+10.0%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$40,174
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,495
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$9,750
Median debt at graduation
26.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
50.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 24% 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 Monroe 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$69,316$86,729+7%#253 of 962#496$16,500
Engineering—$80,039+10%#11 of 53#17$8,250
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians—$73,931+14%#13 of 39#19—
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$52,231$67,757+9%#92 of 237#131$13,501
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$51,245$67,046-1%#37 of 59#41$13,250
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$47,956$63,616-3%#299 of 560#432$13,500
Computer and Information Sciences$33,038$57,829+7%#46 of 122#67$7,969
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)$54,241$57,305-2%#23 of 39#26—
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians$43,272$57,250-2%#101 of 176#129$8,876
Business Administration, Management and Operations$36,476$52,396+8%#184 of 547#259$9,000
Accounting and Related Services—$48,438+2%#122 of 225#156—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$47,320+18%#11 of 31#11—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$28,631$45,814-2%#244 of 426#274$11,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences$35,765$45,167-6%#5 of 12#9$11,250
Biology—$44,319-1%#26 of 47#27—
Health and Medical Administrative Services$36,493$43,634+18%#102 of 286#141$8,875
Human Services$26,571$43,110+9%#30 of 65#37$14,920
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$25,252$42,755-3%#489 of 947#684$9,399
Precision Metal Working$40,155—————
Design and Applied Arts$27,718$39,328+3%#35 of 90#52$8,000
Psychology$19,909$38,612-2%#59 of 106#56$7,899
Communication and Media Studies$27,123$36,389-16%#44 of 53#41$9,375
Hospitality Administration/Management$32,302$35,311-14%#30 of 31#30$11,500
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians—$34,473-3%#12 of 26#21—
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services$31,038—————
Fine and Studio Arts—$30,473-4%#18 of 28#18$8,875

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 Monroe Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $268,545
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,921/mo — vs ~$788/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 14608 (9.6% cap, Rochester)

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🏆 Where Monroe Community College Ranks

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

🥇
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
of 3 schools
#9
Dental Assisting/Assistant
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,900 $9,800
Room $7,090
Board $2,000
Total Cost (On-Campus) $18,736 $23,636

Financial Aid

78%
Receive Any Aid
55%
Receive Pell Grants
26%
Take Out Loans
$6,621
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,809
$30,001 - $48,000$6,186
$48,001 - $75,000$9,157
$75,001 - $110,000$11,626
$110,001+$13,462

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 323 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 100 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 93 grads/yr Psychology, General 78 grads/yr Laser and Optical Technology/Technician 65 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 60 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 58 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 45 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 42 grads/yr Computer Science 33 grads/yr Human Services, General 31 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 28 grads/yr Graphic Design 27 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 25 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 24 grads/yr Engineering, General 23 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 22 grads/yr Hospitality Administration/Management, General 16 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 15 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
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

Student Demographics

8,530
Total Students
58%
Women
61%
Traditional Age (18-24)
25%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Hispanic 14%
Black 22%
Asian 6%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 22%
Off-Campus (Renters) 25%
With Family 53%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,150 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 45%
Hybrid (Some Online) 31%
Fully Online 24%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 61%
25-64 (Adult) 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Monroe 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 Monroe Community College?
Tuition at Monroe Community College is $4,900 for in-state students and $9,800 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,621.
What is the graduation rate at Monroe Community College?
The graduation rate at Monroe Community College is 23%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Monroe Community College a good school?
Monroe Community College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Monroe Community College?
Monroe Community College has a total enrollment of 8,530 students.
Is there rental demand near Monroe Community College?
Yes! Approximately 25% of students at Monroe Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,150 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Rochester area.

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