New York

Dutchess Community College

Poughkeepsie, New York

PublicTwo-year collegeFounded 1957Large suburbSEVP certified
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About

Dutchess Community College (SUNY Dutchess, or DCC) 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). The main campus, in the town of Poughkeepsie, covers 130 acres (53 ha). DCC also operates the Center for Excellence in Industry and Innovation in Fishkill, approximately 12 miles (19 km) south, in Fishkill and an aviation education center at the Hudson Valley Regional Airport in the town of Wappinger. Over 60 academic programs are offered, the majority of which are geared toward associate degrees or certificates.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$11,170
Estimated total for international students
US$21,457
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
US$5,920
Total cost for in-state students
US$16,207
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
3,824
International undergraduates
2%
Students per teacher
20 to 1

Outcomes

Graduation rate
31%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$48,927

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (41)

Associate's degrees29 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsArchitectural Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBuilding/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Services, GeneralInformation Science/StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansVisual and Performing Arts, General
Undergraduate certificates12 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsComputer ProgrammingComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementHeating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesLegal Support ServicesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMusicVehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.