Dutchess Community College
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 3,824 students.
About This School
Dutchess Community College is a public institution located in Poughkeepsie, New York with approximately 3,824 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,065 per year. The graduation rate is 29%, and the typical graduate earns $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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 18% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Dutchess Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($105,801 vs $80,813 nationally), and most below it in Communication and Media Studies ($30,308 vs $43,243).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 291 | $40,570 | $44,125 | −$3,555 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 107 | $48,481 | $48,733 | −$252 |
| Human Services, General | 50 | $41,788 | $39,422 | +$2,366 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 38 | $52,804 | $46,706 | +$6,098 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 35 | $105,801 | $80,813 | +$24,988 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 30 | $30,308 | $43,243 | −$12,935 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 26 | $31,680 | $32,799 | −$1,119 |
| Engineering, General | 16 | $75,246 | $72,916 | +$2,330 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing an associate's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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 (3,824 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dutchess Community College cost?
The average net price at Dutchess Community College is about $10,065 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Dutchess Community College?
Dutchess Community College has a graduation rate of 29%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
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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