Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY · Public · Associate degree-granting
A public institution in Buffalo, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Erie Community College serves students across multiple degree programs. With 6,099 students, it is a mid-size institution. Graduates earn a median of $41,228 ten years after enrollment, near the national median. The graduation rate is 27.6%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $9,250, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 4.46x. The average net price after financial aid is $7,765 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Business Administration & Management, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Social Sciences, and Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,228
Graduation Rate
27.6%
Median Debt
$9,250
Average Net Price
$7,765
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.65x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
4.46x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
6,099
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
56.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,300
Pell Grant Rate
38.0%
Federal Loan Rate
23.2%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$5,730
Income $30K–$48K
$7,506
Income $48K–$75K
$9,571
Income $110K+
$13,912
Student Demographics
Women
51.1%
White
44.8%
Black
20.6%
Hispanic
8.2%
Asian
8.1%
Two or More Races
4.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
46.2%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RADTT) - Programs for radiation therapists (Preaccredited)
- 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 Associate Degree Programs (Accredited)
Programs (58)
Associate (35)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $41,222 | 235 |
| Business Administration & Management | $49,282 | 116 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $44,224 | 70 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 62 |
| Registered Nursing | $84,516 | 44 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $54,648 | 34 |
| Legal Support Services | $42,014 | 27 |
| Dental Support Services | $59,007 | 26 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $58,940 | 25 |
| Building Construction | $52,749 | 21 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $41,953 | 21 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 19 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | $34,751 | 18 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $78,735 | 16 |
| Fine Arts | $43,596 | 15 |
| Mental Health Services | Not reported | 14 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 13 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $68,097 | 13 |
| Communications | $31,535 | 12 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $35,337 | 11 |
| Natural Sciences | Not reported | 11 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 10 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 10 |
| Ophthalmic & Optometric Support | $45,933 | 8 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 7 |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 6 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 5 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | $50,996 | 5 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 4 |
| Homeland Security | Not reported | 4 |
| Graphic Communications | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (16)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 55 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $92,087 | 39 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | $55,395 | 31 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 21 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 21 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 19 |
| Dental Support Services | $35,974 | 17 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 10 |
| Teaching Assistants/Aides | Not reported | 7 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $31,930 | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 4 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $52,896 | 1 |
| Electrical & Power Transmission | $76,464 | 0 |
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Literature | Associate | 2 |
| Public Administration | Associate | 2 |
| Building Construction | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Hospitality Management | Associate | 2 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Associate | 1 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Construction Management | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Associate's Computer Science Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Business Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Visual & Performing Arts Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Communications Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Law Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Family & Consumer Sciences Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in New York
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