Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 24.8%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $41,190
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $10,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 19:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 40.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $106/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $97,959 | |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $61,064 | $9,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $58,823 | $15,575 |
| Fire Protection. | Associate | $42,682 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Certificate | $39,729 | |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Associate | $37,208 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate | $34,704 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Associate | $33,993 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $33,382 | |
| Information Science/Studies. | Associate | $31,305 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Associate | $30,554 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate | $26,121 | $12,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate | $25,774 | $9,922 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate | $24,904 | $8,605 |
| Human Services, General. | Associate | $24,035 | $12,019 |
Outcomes Overview
Graduates earn a median of $41,190 ten years out, putting their $10,000 debt load at just 24% of annual income. Monthly loan payments of $106 represent only 3% of typical graduate earnings. The 92.6% employment rate reflects strong job placement in healthcare fields where OCC has built solid industry connections. Many nursing and health sciences graduates immediately enter the workforce at local hospitals and medical facilities around Syracuse. Others transfer to four-year programs with minimal debt burden. The 40.52% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle initially, but low debt levels keep payments manageable. For a community college focused on practical career training, this represents a strong return on investment.