Monroe Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state New York residents. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here. 50% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Monroe Community College is a public institution located in Rochester, New York with approximately 7,623 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,353 per year. The graduation rate is 25%, and the typical graduate earns $35,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Monroe Community College (MCC) is a public community college in Monroe County, New York. It is part of the State University of New York. The college has two campuses; the main campus in the town of Brighton, and the Downtown Campus in the City of Rochester. The college also has off-site learning at the Applied Technologies Center, Monroe County Public Safety Training Facility, and offers online classes. As of 2023, MCC has enrolled more than a half a million students.
At just $6,569/year after aid and a median debt of only $6,500 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree or transfer in the Rochester area, making it a smart financial choice for cost-conscious students. Worth considering if you plan to transfer to a four-year school or enter a trade or technical field — but be aware that median earnings of $35,500 ten years out suggest the degree alone may not dramatically shift your earning power, so having a clear next step beyond MCC matters.
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.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% 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.
Monroe Community College graduates earn most above the national rate in Engineering, General ($80,039 vs $72,916 nationally), and most below it in Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other ($45,167 vs $48,027).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 320 | $42,755 | $44,125 | −$1,370 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 115 | $52,396 | $48,733 | +$3,663 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 93 | $86,729 | $80,813 | +$5,916 |
| Psychology, General | 87 | $38,612 | $39,288 | −$676 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 44 | $63,616 | $65,389 | −$1,773 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 40 | $39,328 | $38,127 | +$1,201 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 38 | $45,167 | $48,027 | −$2,860 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 33 | $45,814 | $46,706 | −$892 |
| Human Services, General | 29 | $43,110 | $39,422 | +$3,688 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 28 | $67,046 | $67,792 | −$746 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 26 | $57,250 | $58,424 | −$1,174 |
| Engineering, General | 26 | $80,039 | $72,916 | +$7,123 |
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 (7,623 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Monroe Community College cost?
The average net price at Monroe Community College is about $6,353 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 Monroe Community College?
Monroe Community College has a graduation rate of 25%, 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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