Erie Community College
Buffalo, New York · Public · 6,099 undergraduates
Of 26 programs with reported earnings, 21 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 51 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,730 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,506 |
| $48k to $75k | $9,571 |
| $75k to $110k | $11,798 |
| $110k and up | $13,912 |
| All families (average) | $7,765 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $41,222 | +$5,476 | clears the bar | $8,174 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $49,282 | +$13,536 | clears the bar | $8,655 | 0.6 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $44,224 | +$8,478 | clears the bar | $6,862 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $92,087 | +$56,341 | clears the bar | $9,250 | 0.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $84,516 | +$48,770 | clears the bar | $13,324 | 0.3 yrs |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Associate's Degree | $59,007 | +$23,261 | clears the bar | $14,581 | 0.6 yrs |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $54,648 | +$18,902 | clears the bar | $10,859 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's Degree | $58,940 | +$23,194 | clears the bar | $8,450 | 0.4 yrs |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $29,929 | -$5,817 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate's Degree | $78,735 | +$42,989 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $31,535 | -$4,211 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $55,395 | +$19,649 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Legal Support Services | Associate's Degree | $42,014 | +$6,268 | clears the bar | $11,450 | 1.8 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $34,751 | -$995 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $35,974 | +$228 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 26 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 28% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.