C
Average
Score: 52/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
29/100 · earnings-weighted

SUNY Corning Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Corning, New York 14830
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 (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 33%
Outcomes
C
46/100
Affordability
B
69/100
Resources
C+
55/100
Experience
B
73/100
Prestige
F
23/100

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

3,637
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
58%
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,161
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near SUNY Corning Community College ▼

27% 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
$183,313
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,332
1-Year Change
+9.5%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$38,817
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,727
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
34%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
18%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 31% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 20th 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 SUNY Corning 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$69,923$87,100+8%#246 of 962#480$21,795
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$53,164-9%#131 of 176#157—
Computer and Information Sciences—$51,264-5%#79 of 122#90—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$30,674$49,519+2%#255 of 547#320$10,480
Criminal Justice and Corrections$33,166$47,512+2%#199 of 426#244$12,000
Community Organization and Advocacy—$41,223-6%#7 of 11#7—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$39,219+4%#66 of 160#107$8,975
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$26,679$38,547-13%#767 of 947#848$11,000

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 SUNY Corning Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $183,313
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,332/mo — vs ~$707/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 14904 (8.1% cap, Elmira)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,170 $8,434
Room $6,360
Board $3,900
Total Cost (On-Campus) $19,026 $22,290

Financial Aid

85%
Receive Any Aid
52%
Receive Pell Grants
49%
Take Out Loans
$7,161
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$3,924
$30,001 - $48,000$5,658
$48,001 - $75,000$10,028
$75,001 - $110,000$12,511
$110,001+$13,606

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Humanities/Humanistic Studies 112 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 45 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 38 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 38 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 25 grads/yr General Studies 13 grads/yr Environmental Science 12 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 9 grads/yr Chemical Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr Information Technology 8 grads/yr Fine/Studio Arts, General 8 grads/yr Accounting and Business/Management 8 grads/yr Computer Science 8 grads/yr Engineering, General 7 grads/yr Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 7 grads/yr Family and Community Services 4 grads/yr Machine Tool Technology/Machinist 3 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 2 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 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

Student Demographics

3,637
Total Students
57%
Women
25%
Traditional Age (18-24)
27%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Hispanic 3%
Black 3%
Asian 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 17%
Off-Campus (Renters) 27%
With Family 57%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~971 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 73%
Hybrid (Some Online) 16%
Fully Online 11%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 25%
25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Corning 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 SUNY Corning Community College?
Tuition at SUNY Corning Community College is $5,170 for in-state students and $8,434 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,161.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Corning Community College?
The graduation rate at SUNY Corning Community College is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is SUNY Corning Community College a good school?
SUNY Corning Community College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): 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
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend SUNY Corning Community College?
SUNY Corning Community College has a total enrollment of 3,637 students.
Is there rental demand near SUNY Corning Community College?
Yes! Approximately 27% of students at SUNY Corning Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 971 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Corning area.

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