Erie Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,099 students.
About This School
Erie Community College is a public institution located in Buffalo, New York with approximately 6,099 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,765 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
SUNY Erie is a public community college with three campuses in western New York that serve residents in and near Erie County.
Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low — at just $6,358 per year after aid and a median graduation debt of only $5,500, this is one of the more affordable paths into higher education in western New York. The concern is the earnings picture: graduates are bringing in a median of $36,700 a decade after enrolling, which is modest and worth thinking about depending on your program and career goals. A smart move here is to research specific programs closely, since outcomes can vary significantly at community colleges based on what you study and whether you plan to transfer to a four-year school.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,099 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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