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Sullivan County Community College

Loch Sheldrake, New York · Public community college

Medical assistant programsCulinary & pastry schools
33%completion rate · New York avg 64%
$10,150median debt of graduates
$33,019median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$38,354median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education | New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nu (Accredited)
Address: 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY 12759 · Phone: (845) 434-5750 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
Sanction on record, since lifted — Nov 2023 · Warning · Middle States Commission on Higher Education; Nov 2024 · Accreditation Reaffirmed: Warning Removed.
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

Sullivan County Community College is a public trade and career school in Loch Sheldrake, NY offering medical assistant and culinary programs, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Sullivan County Community College has a 33.2% completion rate, below the state average of 64.0%, with median graduate debt of $10,150 and median earnings of $38,354 ten years after entry, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Sullivan County Community College; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used here, and 28.1% of students receive Pell Grants.

Completion rate vs. benchmarks
Sullivan County Commu… Sullivan County Commu…: 33.2% 33.2% New York average New York average: 64% 64% National average National average: 62.1% 62.1%

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical assistants$37,280$48,000$55,120
Chefs and head cooks$46,260$70,670$93,240

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in New York (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Certificate, 1–2 years 5 not reported not reported not reported
Culinary Arts and Related Services Associate degree 3 $27,170 $24,267 not reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate degree 2 not reported $29,250 not reported

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

Sullivan County Community College is a public two-year college located in Loch Sheldrake, New York, in a fringe rural setting. The college participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional program-level recognition from the New York State Board of Regents. Its trade and career training is concentrated in medical assistant programs (7 offerings) and culinary & pastry schools (3 offerings), totaling 3 program areas overall.

Federal data shows a completion rate of 33.2%, which is below the state average of 64.0% for similar institutions. Among graduates, median debt is $10,150, and median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,354. About 28.1% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting a student body with significant financial need. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Enrollment in undergraduate programs stands at 836 students, with 10 trade program completers reported.

This campus may suit students interested in shorter, career-focused training in healthcare support or culinary fields rather than a traditional four-year path; however, program length and schedule details are not reported here, so applicants should confirm directly with the school. Given the completion rate below state average, prospective students—especially adult learners weighing a career change—should ask the school directly about support services and typical time-to-completion. To verify accreditation status and review the latest federal outcome data, consult the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

Sullivan County Community College offers medical assistant programs (7 offerings) and culinary & pastry schools (3 offerings), totaling 3 program areas.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, with additional recognition from the New York State Board of Regents.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

The completion rate is 33.2%, which is below the New York state average of 64.0%.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Median debt among graduates is $10,150, per federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings 10 years after entry are $38,354, per the College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly at (845) 434-5750 or via https://www.sunysullivan.edu/ for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

This is a public institution, which typically means lower tuition for state residents and public accountability for federal funding compliance.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; applicants should contact the school directly to confirm.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation through the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and review detailed outcome data at the College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?195988.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The school offers focused programs in medical assisting and culinary arts, but specific fit for career changers, including schedule flexibility, is not reported in federal data; contact the school to discuss options.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can reach Sullivan County Community College at (845) 434-5750 or through its website, https://www.sunysullivan.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data with nearby schools is not reported in federal data; use the College Scorecard to compare completion rates, debt, and earnings across institutions.

Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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