Erie Community College

Erie Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Buffalo, NY. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $11,300 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,843 and it offers 40 programs(2 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Erie Community College is $11,300 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Erie Community College offers the alternative tuition plans .
52% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $7,663 (exclude student loans).
Erie CC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$11,300
Average Financial Amount$7,663

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Erie Community College offers 40 vocational programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 1,735 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Erie Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1 Year Certificate8176
2 Years Certificate321277
Total4021,735

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 76 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 277 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 1,382 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 11 completers-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager11-
Education [+] 5 completers-
Teacher Assistant/Aide5-
Engineering Technology [+] 0 completers-
Quality Control Technology/Technician0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 11 completers-
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician11-
Precision Production Trades [+] 7 completers-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist7-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)0-
Total76
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 5 completers-
Brewing Science5-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] (1 completers) 2 completers$30,600
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design2-
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 9 completers-
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts0-
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef7-
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager2-
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant0-
Culinary Science/Culinology0-
Education [+] 14 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching14-
Engineering Technology [+] 53 completers-
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology0-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician53-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Biotechnology3-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 0 completers-
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 71 completers$27,200
Corrections0-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0-
Criminal Justice/Police Science64-
Homeland Security2-
Forensic Science and Technology5-
Construction Trades [+] 12 completers-
Lineworker1-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (other)0-
Building Construction Technology11-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 45 completers-
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology45-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 46 completers-
Dental Assisting/Assistant24-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary17-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1-
Public Health Education and Promotion4-
Business [+] 17 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping14-
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science0-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies3-
Construction Management0-
Total277
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 13 completers-
Environmental Science13-
Communication and Journalism [+] 26 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric26-
Communications Technologies [+] 8 completers-
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator8-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 41 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences0-
Information Technology27-
Computer Science14-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 12 completers-
Culinary Arts/Chef Training12-
Engineering [+] 14 completers-
Engineering14-
Engineering Technology [+] 60 completers-
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician5-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician5-
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician10-
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology0-
Industrial Technology/Technician8-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician9-
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology14-
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician6-
Nanotechnology3-
Work and Family Studies [+] 30 completers-
Child Care and Support Services Management30-
Legal Studies [+] 30 completers-
Legal Assistant/Paralegal30-
English Language and Literature [+] 0 completers-
General Literature0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 380 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies0-
General Studies344-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies16-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)20-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 8 completers-
Biotechnology8-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 5 completers-
Mathematics5-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 22 completers-
Natural Sciences22-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 15 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness8-
Sports Studies7-
Science Technologies/Technicians [+] 0 completers-
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 102 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration73-
Criminal Justice/Police Science22-
Fire Services Administration0-
Fire Systems Technology1-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management6-
Social Sciences [+] 116 completers-
Social Sciences116-
Construction Trades [+] 26 completers-
Building/Property Maintenance14-
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager12-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 59 completers-
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair0-
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology0-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician1-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician58-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 12 completers-
Fine/Studio Arts12-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 223 completers-
Health and Wellness14-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist0-
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician1-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician8-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary5-
Occupational Therapist Assistant16-
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)2-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist5-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist20-
Surgical Technology/Technologist0-
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician17-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling20-
Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician14-
Dietitian Assistant3-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse98-
Business [+] 180 completers-
Business Administration and Management160-
Office Management and Supervision14-
Restaurant/Food Services Management6-
Total1,382

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 7,843 students are attending at Erie Community College. There are 265 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 560 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 700 (full-time) and 1,018 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Erie Community College is 24% and transfer-out rate is 15%. The retention rate is 57% at the school.
Erie CC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population7,843
Graduation Rate24%
Number of Faculty825
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

Student Population at Erie CC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 8,140 students enrolled into Erie Community College. By gender, 3,784 male and 4,356 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Erie Community College.
Student Population By Gender
Erie Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total8,1403,7844,356
Full-time4,7042,3182,386
Part-tme3,4361,4661,970
There are 4,558 White (56.00%), 1,226 Black/African American (15.06%), 604 Hispanic (7.42%), 456 Asian (5.60%), and 1,900 students with other races attending Erie Community College. 53 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Erie Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total8,1403,7844,356
American Indian/Native American551936
Asian456222234
Black/African American1,226514712
Hispanic604241363
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White4,5582,1842,374
Two More304144160
Un-Known884429455
Non-resident Alien533122
Erie Community College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
1,436 students (17.64% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 1,694 students (20.81% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Erie Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Erie Community College
Number of Students
Total8,140
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,436
Enrolled Some Online Courses1,694
Not in Online Courses5,010
By age range, at Erie Community College, 2,235 students are aged 20 to 24 (27.46% of total students), 3,606 students are aged below 20 (44.30%), 136 students are aged above 50 (3.02%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Erie Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total8,1403,7844,356
Under 181,473653820
Age 18-192,1331,144989
Age 20-211,347708639
Age 22-24888412476
Age 25-29924358566
Age 30-34582210372
Age 35-39341119222
Age 40-49316120196
Age 50-641235667
Over 641349

Directory and Accreditation Information

Erie Community College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (1/1/1981 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Erie Community College.
121 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY
716-851-1000

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