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Erie Community College

Buffalo, NY
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Value
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,228
-23% vs average
Net Price / Year
$7,765
-62% vs average
Graduation Rate
N/A
Payback Period
0.8 years
Median Debt
$9,250
Student Body
6,099

Erie Community College — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)

Source: U.S. Dept of Education (College Scorecard)CollegeValueRanked

Erie Community College at a Glance

SUNY Erie is a public community college with three campuses in western New York that serve residents in and near Erie County.

Founded

1946

80 years old

Undergraduates

8,529

Campus

120 acres

Identity

Athletics: KatsMascot: PawzColors: Red and blackAffiliation: National Junior College Athletic Association , Region III, Western New York Athletic ConferencePresident: Adiam Tsegai
Sources:Wikipedia

Is Erie Community College Worth It?

There isn't enough publicly available data to calculate a definitive value score for Erie Community College. This may be due to the institution's size, reporting gaps, or the specific programs offered.

The investment pays for itself in just 0.8 years — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.

Best Programs at Erie Community College

Program-level earnings data isn't available for Erie Community College. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.

As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.

Return on Investment

Estimated 4-Year Cost

$31,060

Based on $7,765/yr net price × 4 years

Earnings Premium

-23%

vs. national average of $53,787/yr

Payback Period

0.8 years

Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings

10-Year Net Gain

$381,220

Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance

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Quick Facts

Institution Type
public
Location
Buffalo, NY
Student Body
6,099 students
Net Price (Annual)
$7,765
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,228
Median Student Debt
$9,250

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings are measured 10 years after enrollment. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal financial aid. Value scores are calculated using our methodology.