Schenectady County Community College

Schenectady County Community College is a public two-year institution located in Schenectady, New York, within a small city setting. The college enrolls 4,861 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 32.50 out of 100. The completion rate is 29% (IPEDS 2023) and the retention rate is 54% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs across culinary arts, technology, and aviation. Programs include Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology — available at one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Schenectady in New York's Capital Region, Schenectady County Community College serves students across Schenectady County and surrounding areas. Its aviation technology program is among its more distinctive offerings in a region with historical ties to engineering and technology industries.