C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

Nassau Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Garden City, New York 11530
ℹ️
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: 23%
Outcomes
D
43/100
Affordability
B+
77/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
D
44/100
Prestige
D
32/100

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

11,984
Total Enrollment
23%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
18.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$5,497
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Nassau Community College ▼

6% 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
$1,339,544
Avg Monthly Rent
$5,988
1-Year Change
+10.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$48,248
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,124
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,500
Median debt at graduation
23.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
38.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 22% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 81st 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 Nassau 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$81,214$116,858+45%#32 of 962#24$15,313
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$81,810$99,804+53%#10 of 560#11$13,807
Computer Science—$72,735+17%#8 of 23#9—
Engineering Science—$72,621-3%#5 of 7#3—
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$40,754$68,998+63%#7 of 476#12—
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$65,428-3%#39 of 59#46—
Legal Support Services$32,464$64,127+44%#2 of 109#3—
Accounting and Related Services$35,513$62,156+30%#8 of 225#19$9,000
Computer and Information Sciences$39,199$57,178+5%#48 of 122#71$10,666
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians—$56,729-12%#11 of 11#11—
Criminal Justice and Corrections$29,837$54,243+16%#84 of 426#118$10,250
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science$44,695$51,433-3%#17 of 24#19$9,163
Business Administration, Management and Operations$29,658$51,076+5%#215 of 547#289$9,842
Health and Medical Administrative Services$44,655$48,643+31%#43 of 286#73—
Human Services$27,581$48,442+23%#6 of 65#13$9,500
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services—$47,446+20%———
Communication and Media Studies$29,016$47,054+9%#20 of 53#19$10,875
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$27,510$46,296+5%#262 of 947#461$9,819
Marketing$19,002$45,971+4%#15 of 30#22$11,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$39,105+4%#68 of 160#108$6,500
Design and Applied Arts$18,107$37,466-2%#49 of 90#63—
Fine and Studio Arts—$28,086-11%#23 of 28#23—

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 Nassau Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,339,544
  • Avg rent near campus: $5,988/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 11550 (4.1% cap, Hempstead)

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🏆 Where Nassau Community College Ranks

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

#22
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
of 28 schools
#27
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
of 48 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,800 $11,600

Financial Aid

71%
Receive Any Aid
52%
Receive Pell Grants
21%
Take Out Loans
$5,497
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$2,383
$30,001 - $48,000$4,697
$48,001 - $75,000$8,410
$75,001 - $110,000$11,309
$110,001+$13,449

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Humanities/Humanistic Studies 713 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 173 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 149 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 112 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 59 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 54 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 52 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 46 grads/yr Information Technology 43 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 37 grads/yr Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 36 grads/yr Human Services, General 31 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 31 grads/yr Computer Science 29 grads/yr Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General 26 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 26 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 22 grads/yr Physical Therapy Assistant 22 grads/yr Mass Communication/Media Studies 20 grads/yr Fashion Merchandising 18 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Nassau 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

11,984
Total Students
51%
Women
70%
Traditional Age (18-24)
6%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%
Hispanic 35%
Black 20%
Asian 9%
Two or More 1%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 6%
With Family 94%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~719 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 46%
Hybrid (Some Online) 35%
Fully Online 19%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 70%
25-64 (Adult) 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Nassau 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 Nassau Community College?
Tuition at Nassau Community College is $5,800 for in-state students and $11,600 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $5,497.
What is the graduation rate at Nassau Community College?
The graduation rate at Nassau 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 Nassau Community College a good school?
Nassau Community College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (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 (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Nassau Community College?
Nassau Community College has a total enrollment of 11,984 students.
Is there rental demand near Nassau Community College?
Yes! Approximately 6% of students at Nassau Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 719 students who need rental housing near campus.

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