General Sales, Merchandising at North Country Community College

Associate's Degree

Location: Saranac Lake, NY•In-State Tuition: $6,562•Out-of-State Tuition: $13,734
Median Earnings (1yr)
$14,976
11th percentile (60th in NY)
Est. Median Debt
$16,696
Est. from national median (6 programs)
Sample Size
26
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How North Country Community College graduates compare to all programs nationally

North Country Community College graduates earn $15k, placing them in the 11th percentile of all general sales, merchandising associates programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

General Sales, Merchandising associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (18 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
North Country Community College$14,976—$16,696*—
National Median$27,837—$17,266*0.62
* Estimated from similar programs

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At North Country Community College, approximately 28% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.