Herkimer County Community College Verified listing

Herkimer County Community College is a SUNY community college in Herkimer, NY, with about 2,200 students. Known for its nationally recognized Internet Academy and small class sizes, Herkimer prepares students for healthcare careers, advanced study, and immediate employment.

Offering high-quality, affordable training in health-related fields, we’re an ideal starting point for students pursuing healthcare careers.

As part of the SUNY system, we offer strong healthcare and human services programs with real-world application—designed to meet local workforce needs.

• Health Professions A.S.
• Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S.
• Health Services Management Technology A.A.S.
• Community Health and Human Services A.A.S.
• Medical Coding/Transcriptionist Certificate

Students benefit from flexible online and on-campus options, close partnerships with regional healthcare providers, and a supportive, community-focused environment.

With small class sizes, accessible faculty, and clear pathways to further education or immediate employment, Herkimer helps students launch meaningful, in-demand careers close to home.

Highlights:

Internet Academy: Premier SUNY college with 21 degree programs, 4 certificates, and over 150 courses fully online

Clinical Focus: PTA program includes multiple real-world clinical fieldwork experiences

Accreditations & Outcomes: CAPTE PTA accreditation; 100% pass rate on boards for classes of 2023, 2024, and 2025; 100% 2-year employment rate for 2023-24 and 2024-25

Transfer Agreements: Health Professions: Upstate Medical University (SUNY), University of Buffalo (SUNY), Utica University, SUNY Cobleskill; Health Services Management Technology: Excelsior University; Community Health and Human Services: Bellevue University, SUNY Buffalo State, and SUNY Canton

Career Credentials: Community Health and Human Services program offers the MHANYS Certified CarePath™ credential

Student Support: Academic advisement, tutoring, career advising, personal counseling, transfer advisement

Community Connections: Fieldwork opportunities and internships through partnerships like MHANYS, Sitrin Healthcare, Springbrook, and international service trips

Learning Formats at Herkimer

• On-campus and Online options: Community Health and Human Services A.A.S.
• Fully Online and Hybrid: Health Services Management Technology A.A.S., Medical Coding/Transcriptionist certificate
• On-campus only: Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S.