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Public 2 Year

Schenectady County Community College

Schenectady, New York

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Overview

Enrollment

3,657
Schenectady County Community College overview
Location Schenectady, New York
Online sunysccc.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Small City
Schenectady County Community College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing No
Level of Study Undergrad
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Schenectady County Community College (SCCC), part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is a public community college in Schenectady, New York. Established in 1967, SCCC offers students a suburban campus setting along the banks of the Mohawk River. The college's architecture follows a modernist design with facilities designed to support its academic programs. SCCC delivers a variety of associate degrees and certificate programs, with notable emphasis on culinary arts, music, aviation science, and criminal justice. The college operates with an open admissions policy, welcoming a diverse student body. While SCCC does not have on-campus housing, it aids students in finding local accommodations. Geographically, Schenectady is situated in the Capital District of New York State, in proximity to Albany, the state capital. SCCC is primarily a commuter school and does not have a significant presence in intercollegiate athletics.

Schenectady County Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,000 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,657 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $4,704 plus fees of $1,060.

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Annual Cost to Attend

New York Resident Tuition

$4,704
In State Costs for Schenectady County Community College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,060
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $8,690
Budget for Other Expenses$2,709
Total One Year Cost$18,363

Out of State Resident Tuition

$9,408
Out of State Costs for Schenectady County Community College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,060
Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living $8,690
Budget for Other Expenses$2,709
Total One Year Cost$23,067

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$33,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Schenectady County Community College students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 41%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 13%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 13%
Human Services 9%
Health Professions 8%

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Last updated February 24, 2024