Dutchess Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,696 students.
About This School
Dutchess Community College is a public institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York with approximately 3,696 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,433 per year. Typical graduates earn $37,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Dutchess Community College is a public community college in Dutchess County, New York. It is one of 30 community colleges within the State University of New York system (SUNY).
At just $8,433/year after aid and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a college credential you'll find — a real advantage for cost-conscious students or those transferring to a four-year school. The concern worth noting is that median earnings sit at $37,200 a decade out, which is modest, so if you're planning to stop at an associate degree, think carefully about which program you choose and where it leads.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,696 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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