Is Finger Lakes Community College worth it?
Finger Lakes Community College is a public, two-year institution in Canandaigua, New York (rural area). It awarded 621 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, business administration and management and registered nursing.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$34,123
Median earnings 4 years after
$46,233
Median earnings 10 years after
$40,054
Average net price
$13,898
Completion rate
30%
Completions (2024)
621
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
2,980
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $69,652 | $83,636 | 77 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $31,785 | $47,704 | 62 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $22,999 | $41,572 | 32 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Associate | $37,433 | $50,761 | 18 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Food Science and Technology | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Food Science and Technology | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Undergraduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Associate | N/A | $32,875 | N/A |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Associate | 72 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 54 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 51 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Associate | 31 |
| Teacher Assistant/Aide | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 27 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Certificate 1-2 yrs | 26 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | Associate | 23 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | Associate | 23 |
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General | Associate | 19 |
| Computer Science | Associate | 19 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 29% | 2,315 |
| Retail Trade | 16% | 1,307 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 11% | 926 |
| Manufacturing | 8% | 617 |
| Educational Services | 7% | 541 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 376 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 375 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 4% | 322 |
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Sources: federal figures for Finger Lakes Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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