Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, New York · Public, 2-year

At a glance

Average net price

$8,562

In-state, after aid

6-year graduation rate

27.4%

Admission rate

Not available

Undergrad size

4,456

In-state tuition

$6,102

Out-of-state tuition

$11,392

Cost of attendance

$16,585

Median earnings (10y)

$41,190

Admissions

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

Programs breakdown

17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (47%), health (16%), trades & services (11%).

  • STEM10%
  • Health16%
  • Business9%
  • Humanities & arts47%
  • Social sciences7%
  • Trades & services11%

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

34 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's588$22,447$10,950
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Associate's156$33,160$12,000
Human Services, General.Associate's123$26,125$12,019
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Associate's113$56,765$24,359
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Associate's71$28,495$11,000
Journalism.Associate's48$10,125
Fine and Studio Arts.Associate's48
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's43$10,787
Computer Science.Associate's42
Music.Associate's42$12,000
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.Associate's38
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Associate's38
Communication and Media Studies.Associate's37$11,833
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Associate's31
Fire Protection.Associate's29
Information Science/Studies.Associate's26$36,249$11,555
Engineering, General.Associate's24
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Associate's24
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.Associate's22$38,156
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.Associate's21
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians.Associate's20
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.Undergraduate certificate20
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Associate's18
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.Undergraduate certificate17
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Associate's16$14,924
American Sign Language.Associate's12
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.Associate's11
Design and Applied Arts.Associate's11$26,331$9,922
Security Science and Technology.Associate's10
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.Undergraduate certificate9
Culinary Arts and Related Services.Associate's8
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Associate's7
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.Associate's5
Hospitality Administration/Management.Associate's5

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 Onondaga Community College

Onondaga Community College is a mid-sized institution located in Syracuse, New York, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 4,456 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.

Cost & tuition

The average net price at Onondaga Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $8,562 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $6,102 for in-state students and $11,392 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $16,585 annually.

Graduation & earnings outcomes

The 6-year graduation rate is 27.4%, a below-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $41,190 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.

Programs & majors

Onondaga Community College confers degrees and certificates across 17 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 humanities & arts (47% of credentials), health (16% of credentials), trades & services (11% 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 Syracuse, New York (suburb), Onondaga 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 Onondaga Community College

Q.How much does Onondaga Community College cost?

The average net price at Onondaga Community College is $8,562 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $16,585.

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

Onondaga Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 27.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

Q.How much do Onondaga Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Onondaga Community College graduate earns $41,190 per year.

Q.What is tuition at Onondaga Community College?

Published tuition is $6,102 in-state and $11,392 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.

Q.Where is Onondaga Community College located?

Onondaga Community College is located in Syracuse, New York (ZIP 13215).

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 Onondaga Community College at their official website.