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New York Junior Colleges

Junior colleges, often referred to as community colleges, are two-year colleges that offer associate's degrees that are transferable toward a bachelor's degree at a four-year college, or occupational degrees and certificates. Students may choose to attend junior colleges because they are usually less expensive than four-year schools, so general education requirements can be fulfilled at a reduced cost. They may also choose junior college as a fast-track option toward a career. Among many schools in the state of New York, students have numerous junior colleges from which to choose.

  1. Burough of Manhattan Community College

    • Part of the City University of New York college system, this junior college is the only one of its kind in Manhattan, enrolling over 21,000 students in its degree programs. Associate's degrees are offered in 27 different fields of study, which include childhood education, criminal justice, accounting, business management, nursing, liberal arts and many more. Evening, weekend and distance learning are offered for certain degree programs, and numerous continuing education courses are offered to the community, also.

      Burough of Manhattan Community College

      199 Chambers Street

      New York, NY 10007

      212-220-8000

      bmcc.edu

    Schenectady County Community College

    • Located in Schenectady, New York, this college of over 5,000 students is part of the larger State University of New York system. The school offers associate's degrees in fields that include business administration, performing arts, computer science, culinary arts, accounting, hospitality and more. Shorter certificate programs are offered for entry-level careers in fire science, teaching assistance and other professions---for a total of 40 available programs.

      Schenctady County Community College

      78 Washington Avenue

      Schenectady, NY 12305

      518-381-1200

      sunysccc.edu

    Niagara County Community College

    • Also part of the State University of New York, this junior college has an enrollment exceeding 6,500 students. Associate's degrees and certificates are offered in over 60 different fields, which include nursing, engineering studies, life sciences, humanities and business studies ranging from administration to casino operations. For adult students, in some cases the school allows previous study, life or work experience in a certain field to count as college credit toward a degree.

      Niagara County Community College

      3111 Saunders Settlement Rd.

      Sanborn, NY 14132

      716-614-6222

      niagaracc.suny.edu

    Maria College

    • Located in Albany, New York, Maria College is a private junior college founded by the Sisters of Mercy and hosts about 1,000 students. It offers associate's degrees in fields of study that include paralegal, accounting, early childhood education and management. Certificate programs are also available for teaching assistance, bereavement studies and several others. Nursing is a prominent program at the school, and students can earn a certificate in practical nursing (LPN), an associate's or even a bachelor's in nursing---the school's only bachelor program.

      Maria College

      700 New Scotland Avenue

      Albany, NY 12208

      518-438-3111

      mariacollege.edu

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