Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, New York · Public · 4,456 undergraduates
Of 13 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 66 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,490 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,958 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,307 |
| $75k to $110k | $13,269 |
| $110k and up | $15,707 |
| All families (average) | $8,562 |
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 | $41,819 | +$6,073 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 1.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate's Degree | $49,450 | +$13,704 | clears the bar | $12,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| Human Services, General | Associate's Degree | $38,232 | +$2,486 | clears the bar | $12,019 | 4.8 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $86,920 | +$51,174 | clears the bar | $15,575 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate's Degree | $46,949 | +$11,203 | clears the bar | $8,605 | 0.8 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate's Degree | $28,579 | -$7,167 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Journalism | Associate's Degree | $45,638 | +$9,892 | clears the bar | $8,250 | 0.8 yrs |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate's Degree | $48,058 | +$12,312 | clears the bar | $9,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate's Degree | $44,520 | +$8,774 | clears the bar | $10,085 | 1.1 yrs |
| Fire Protection | Associate's Degree | $37,705 | +$1,959 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate's Degree | $31,342 | -$4,404 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate's Degree | $35,484 | -$262 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Design and Applied Arts | Associate's Degree | $29,787 | -$5,959 | falls short | $9,922 | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 28% of students receive Pell grants · 27% 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.