1966
Herkimer, NY

About Herkimer County Community College

It was in the 1960s that the State University of New York Master Plan identified Herkimer County as a potential community college site. It was a location and a community that showed great promise to support such an important endeavor. Overlooking a small village in Upstate New York, Herkimer College is a two-year unit of the State University of New York, the nation’s largest comprehensive system of public higher education. A two-year degree from Herkimer prepares students for jobs or to continue their education at a four-year school. 

Herkimer College provides a quality, affordable education with more than 40 degree programs available. Through the Internet Academy, many degree programs and certificate programs are offered entirely online. Today there are over 20 associate degree programs and several one-year certificates 100% online. Herkimer College online degrees have the goal of offering the same level of care and service to online students as is offered to on-campus students. Online programs feature a supportive environment with caring faculty who regularly “refresh” courses to keep pace with quality benchmarks of online learning.

Accreditation & Licensing

Herkimer County Community College is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Type:

2-year, Public

Highest Level Offered:

Associate's degree

Religious Affiliation:

Not applicable

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 2,698 ; Graduate: Not applicable

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: 27% ; Graduate: Not applicable

Graduation Rate:

35%

Transfer Rate:

21%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$39,199

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$11,365

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

46%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$7,639

Credit for Military Training:

Yes

Online Programs offered by Herkimer County Community College

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Art & Liberal Arts

Associate in Arts in General Studies
Associate in Arts in Humanities

Business

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Associate in Applied Science in Accounting
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Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration
Associate in Applied Science in Human Resource Management
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Associate in Applied Science in Marketing
Associate in Applied Science in Small Business Management
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Associate in Applied Science in Supply Chain Management
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Associate in Applied Science in Travel & Events Management
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Associate in Science in Accounting
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Associate in Science in Business Administration
Small Business Management Certificate

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Associate in Applied Science in Crime & Intelligence Analysis
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Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice
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Associate in Science in Criminal Justice
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Associate of Science in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics

Engineering

Associate in Science in Quality Assurance / Business
Associate in Science in Quality Assurance / Science

Healthcare

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Associate in Applied Science in Health Services Management Technology
Medical Coding/Transcriptionist Certificate

Psychology & Human Services

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Associate in Applied Science in Human Services
Associate in Arts in Social Science

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Frequently Asked Questions About Herkimer County Community College

Is Herkimer County Community College accredited?

Yes. Herkimer County Community College is institutionally accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

How many online programs does Herkimer County Community College offer?

Herkimer County Community College offers 23 online programs currently listed on GetEducated.

What degree levels does Herkimer County Community College offer?

Herkimer County Community College offers associate-level programs.

How should students contact admissions at Herkimer County Community College?

Ready to connect? Check Admission Details to get admissions, tuition, and timeline details directly from the school.

Is Herkimer County Community College expensive, and what are the tuition costs?

Roughly speaking, Herkimer County Community College falls into GetEducated’s $$ tuition tier, which points to a mid tuition range.

How quickly can I enroll at Herkimer County Community College?

Enrollment at any school can be a quick process; if all required admission requirements are met. This is where students can get hung up and slow down the process by taking too long to gather required documentation.

What should transfer students ask Herkimer County Community College first?

The first thing you must do is order your transcripts from any previous school you attended and have them provided to the new school immediately with the hopes of receiving an unofficial transfer credit evaluation quickly. In an ideal world, students would have an official transfer credit evaluation done prior to committing to enrollment at any school; however with the vast majority of schools, official transfer credit evaluations happen after you are already enrolled, typically in the first semester.

Is Herkimer County Community College military friendly?

Herkimer County Community College does not show Yellow Ribbon support. If military benefits matter for your plan, check current military options before you apply.

How can students request information from Herkimer County Community College through GetEducated?

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What documents are most commonly required for Herkimer County Community College applications?

Most listed programs ask for Official High School Transcript/GED Score. Getting these ready early can keep the application process moving.

Does Herkimer County Community College accept life experience credit?

Herkimer County Community College does not show a school-wide life experience credit policy. Check Transfer Options to confirm transfer-credit options for your specific program.

Are Herkimer County Community College programs fully online or mixed?

Herkimer County Community College programs are primarily listed as 100% Online, which can help students screen for schedule fit before applying.

What kinds of online programs does Herkimer County Community College offer?

Herkimer County Community College has online program options in areas such as Business, Criminal Justice, Safety & Law, Art & Liberal Arts, and Engineering; start with the field that best matches your career goal, then compare cost, format, and admissions requirements. Compare Programs to get program, admissions, and cost details before applying.

Are any admission tests required for Herkimer County Community College programs?

One recurring admissions-test item is Placement Test. Students should confirm whether it applies to their specific program.

Do in-state and out-of-state tuition totals differ at Herkimer County Community College?

Some programs show different in-state and out-of-state tuition totals, so check your specific program cost.

Do any Herkimer County Community College programs have state authorization limitations?

State authorization restrictions are not prominent across available programs, but students should still confirm eligibility for their state. Check State Eligibility before applying to confirm whether your program is available where you live.

How often can students start at Herkimer County Community College?

Start times per year typically range from 3-6 for most schools. For Herkimer County Community College, students should confirm the next available start date for their specific program before applying.

How should working adults compare Herkimer County Community College programs?

Working adults should compare program format, pacing, total cost, and application requirements before choosing a path.

What should students compare before choosing a Herkimer County Community College program?

Students should compare accreditation fit, program format, application requirements, total cost, and whether the timeline works with their schedule.

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Herkimer County Community College is located in New York

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