North Country Community College - Community College Profile

Academic Overview

North Country Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Saranac Lake, New York.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $6,682 for New York residents and $9,370 for other students on average. It offers 40 degree programs through 11 Certificate, 29 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 2 programs (2 Certificate programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	23 Santanoni Avenue, Saranac Lake, NY
Phone	518-891-2915
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$6,682 Out-of-State$9,370
Student Population »	1,658 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	29%
Transfer-out Rate	21%
Retention Rate	51% (Full-time) 38% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,059
Students to Faculty	12:1 (8.33%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $6,682 for New York residents and $9,370 for out-of-state students at North Country Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($10,877) over public community colleges in New York.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at North Country Community College. Then, we compare its costs to New York community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	New York Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$6,682	$9,370
Books & Supplies	$2,000
On-Campus Living Costs	$11,796
Off-Campus Living Costs	$11,796
Average Financial Aid	$6,059
Cost of Attendance	$20,478	$23,166
After Financial Aid	$14,419	$17,107
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$33,900

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	New York Residents	Out-of-State Students
North Country Community College	$6,682	$9,370
Public Community Colleges in New York	$7,458	$10,877
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$5,207	$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

North Country Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 2 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	2	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	11	29	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Environmental Science	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Graphics	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Teacher Assistant/Aide	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Adult Development and Aging	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Family and Community Services	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Humanities/Humanistic Studies	NOT OFFERED	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Criminal Justice/Police Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Community Organization and Advocacy	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Design and Visual Communications	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fine/Studio Arts	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Fine and Studio Arts Management	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	50 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	44 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies	NOT OFFERED	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Franchising and Franchise Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Hospitality Administration/Management	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Retailing and Retail Operations	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,658 students at North Country Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 509 male students and 1,086 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,595	580	1,015
Male Students	509	187	322
Female Students	1,086	393	693

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At North Country Community College, there are 1,604 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 488 students were attending classes through distance learning (223 students are enrolled exclusively and 265 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,604
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	223
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	265
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,116