Elmira College
Elmira, NY · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Elmira, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Elmira College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 708 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $57,550 ten years after enrollment, which is 41% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 64.4%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.13x. The average net price after financial aid is $22,386 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Public Administration, and Special Education.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$57,550
Graduation Rate
64.4%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$22,386
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.64x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.13x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
708
Admission Rate
77.0%
Average SAT
1314
Retention Rate
69.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$38,976
Out-of-State Tuition
$38,976
Pell Grant Rate
37.9%
Federal Loan Rate
71.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$17,392
Income $30K–$48K
$16,586
Income $48K–$75K
$19,938
Income $110K+
$27,418
Student Demographics
Women
71.1%
White
68.2%
Black
5.2%
Hispanic
8.8%
Asian
3.3%
Two or More Races
3.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
68.6%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) — RN Baccalaureate Degree Programs (Accredited)
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee — Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs, Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs (Accredited)
Programs (29)
Bachelor (17)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $89,729 | 36 |
| Business Administration & Management | $60,556 | 22 |
| Psychology | $51,101 | 17 |
| Special Education | $56,168 | 13 |
| Public Administration | $49,723 | 11 |
| Biology | $55,132 | 9 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 5 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 5 |
| Communication Disorders | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | $71,915 | 5 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 4 |
| Social Sciences, Other | Not reported | 4 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 3 |
| Political Science | Not reported | 3 |
| History | Not reported | 3 |
Master (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 12 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 10 |
| Education | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 6 |
Associate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | Not reported | 15 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | Bachelor | 2 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Bachelor | 2 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Bachelor | 2 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Fine Arts | Bachelor | 2 |
| Education | Associate | 1 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Public Administration Programs in New York
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