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Erie Community College

Buffalo, NYPublicCity Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$7,765
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
6.1K
Students
Medium campus body
$34,042
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Erie Community College is a public institution located in the city setting of Buffalo, NY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.1K (Medium)
Predominant Degree
Associate's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences15% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Engineering1% of degrees
Biological Sciences1% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $92,087
Earnings 5yr: $76,162
Debt: $17,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,516
Earnings 5yr: $82,563
Debt: $20,152
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,735
Earnings 5yr: $62,908
Debt: $17,268
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $76,464
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,097
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,007
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,737
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,940
Earnings 5yr: $56,462
Debt: $12,000
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $55,395
Earnings 5yr: $56,738
Debt: $6,500
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,648
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $11,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $52,896
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,749
Earnings 5yr: $46,747
Debt: $8,710
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,996
Earnings 5yr: $49,513
Debt: $17,717
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,282
Earnings 5yr: $44,221
Debt: $10,300
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,933
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,224
Earnings 5yr: $45,590
Debt: $8,750
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,596
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Legal Support Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,014
Earnings 5yr: $35,637
Debt: $14,894
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,953
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $41,222
Earnings 5yr: $35,615
Debt: $10,090
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $35,974
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$7,765
In-State Tuition$6,100
Out-of-State Tuition$11,300
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

38%
Pell Grants
23%
Take Loans
46%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$34,042
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$41,228

Completion Signals

28%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
56%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$5,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$59/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

47%
Men
53%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
26%
Avg Family Income
$37,470
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