Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 30.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $42,285
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,039
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 46.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $117/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $60,006 | $14,615 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $38,681 | $15,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate | $33,993 | $11,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $30,988 | $12,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Associate | $29,685 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $28,816 | $11,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $27,440 | $11,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Associate | $25,967 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | Associate | $25,194 | $10,139 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Associate | $24,112 | $11,970 |
| Agricultural Production Operations. | Associate | $23,134 | $10,300 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $22,224 | $11,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate | $18,315 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate | $15,552 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $42,285 ten years after leaving, while typical debt loads reach $11,039. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 26%, well below the concerning 40% threshold that signals financial stress. Monthly loan payments of $117 consume about 3.3% of median income, leaving room for other expenses. The 93.7% employment rate reflects strong job placement in practical fields like nursing, automotive technology, and business administration that serve the local Western New York economy. Nearly all students stay in-state after graduation, often transferring to four-year SUNY schools or entering the regional workforce. With reasonable debt levels and solid earning potential in high-demand careers, NCCC delivers a strong return on investment.