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Onondaga Community College

Syracuse, NY·Public·4,349 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,349 students.

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4,349
Students
$7,178
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$36,300
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Onondaga Community College is a public institution located in Syracuse, New York with approximately 4,349 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $7,178 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Onondaga Community College (OCC) is a public community college with its main campus in Onondaga, New York, United States. The college serves Onondaga County and Central New York. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

Worth considering if you're looking to keep costs low while staying flexible — at just $7,178/year after aid and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths into higher education. That said, the median earnings of $36,300 a decade out are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether a two-year degree alone will get you where you want to go, or if transferring to a four-year school is part of the plan.

Founded
1961
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions15%
Business & Marketing10%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Communications5%
Computer Science4%
Engineering1%
English0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Grace JonesLaurie Halse Anderson

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,042
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,332
Avg Net Price
$7,178
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants26%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.6x

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

White56%
Black18%
Hispanic/Latino8%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,349 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Onondaga Community College

4585 West Seneca Turnpike

Syracuse, NY 13215-4585

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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