Erie Community College

Buffalo, New York · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$7,765

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

28.0%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

6,099

In-state tuition

$6,100

Out-of-state tuition

$11,300

Cost of attendance

$14,348

Median earnings (10y)

$41,228

Admissions

SAT average
Not available
ACT midpoint
Not available
Retention
Not available
Locale
City

Programs breakdown

25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (25%), humanities & arts (20%), stem (16%).

  • STEM16%
  • Health15%
  • Business11%
  • Humanities & arts20%
  • Social sciences13%
  • Trades & services25%

Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.

Specific majors offered

40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Associate's567$22,430$10,090
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's293$27,799$10,300
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's185$29,266$8,750
Social Sciences, General.Associate's162
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Undergraduate certificate140$61,764$17,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's109$60,741$20,152
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate97$5,677
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's90$35,929$11,000
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's86$43,313$18,737
Computer and Information Sciences, General.Associate's73$38,923$12,000
Human Services, General.Undergraduate certificate61
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).Undergraduate certificate55$32,538$6,500
Legal Support Services.Associate's49$27,675$14,894
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's47$52,827$17,268
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's43$11,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's39$22,930
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.Associate's39$35,044$8,710
Natural Sciences.Associate's37
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.Undergraduate certificate36
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's36$35,262
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Associate's34
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's34
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's30
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's27
Precision Metal Working.Undergraduate certificate27
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Associate's26$11,898
Teaching Assistants/Aides.Undergraduate certificate25
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's24$18,175
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's23$21,435$6,439
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.Associate's23
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate certificate22
Computer Science.Associate's21
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's21
Engineering, General.Associate's20
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's20$30,344$17,717
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.Associate's20$31,868
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.Undergraduate certificate19
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's17
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.Undergraduate certificate16
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate15

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.

About Erie Community College

Erie Community College is a large institution located in Buffalo, New York, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 6,099 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Erie Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $7,765 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,100 for in-state students and $11,300 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $14,348 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 28.0%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $41,228 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Erie Community College confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (25% of credentials), humanities & arts (20% of credentials), stem (16% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.

Admissions

Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.

Location & campus

Set in Buffalo, New York (city), Erie Community College draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.

Frequently asked questions about Erie Community College

Q.How much does Erie Community College cost?

The average net price at Erie Community College is $7,765 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $14,348.

Q.What is the graduation rate at Erie Community College?

Erie Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 28.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Erie Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Erie Community College graduate earns $41,228 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Erie Community College?

Published tuition is $6,100 in-state and $11,300 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Erie Community College located?

Erie Community College is located in Buffalo, New York (ZIP 14203).

Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Erie Community College at their official website.