CUNY LaGuardia Community College

CUNY LaGuardia Community College is a public two-year institution located in Long Island City, New York, within a large city setting. The college enrolls 17,253 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 32.50 out of 100. The completion rate is 25% (IPEDS 2023) and the retention rate is 60% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a range of certificate programs in healthcare and technical fields. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Physical Therapy Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Energy Systems Technology/Technician, and Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician — available at one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in the Queens neighborhood of Long Island City adjacent to Midtown Manhattan, CUNY LaGuardia Community College is one of the most ethnically diverse institutions in the United States. The college serves a large immigrant and working-adult student population, offering programs aligned with New York City's healthcare, technology, and media sectors.