Nursing at Erie Community College
If you plan to study Nursing, consider the program at Erie Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Erie Community College sits in Buffalo, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 69 nursing graduations were recorded at Erie Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Erie Community College
Online coursework is an option at Erie Community College. Among 8,090 students, 1,335 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,310 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Erie Community College
These rankings give you a sense of how Erie Community College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | New York | #15 of 97 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #22 of 258 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #57 of 106 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #143 of 274 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #270 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #576 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Erie Community College
Those who finish Erie Community College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,741 |
| 2 years | $64,245 |
| 3 years | $67,735 |
| 4 years | $74,258 |
| 5 years | $82,563 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Nursing graduates from Erie Community College take home a median $74,258, compared with $42,331 for all Erie Community College graduates — about 75% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Erie Community College comes in at $20,152.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Nursing graduates at Erie Community College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Erie Community College are 78% women (54) and 22% men (15).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Erie Community College
Among the 69 associate’s nursing graduates at Erie Community College, 78% were women (54) and 22% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Erie Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 46 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Erie Community College, lower than the national average of 44%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Erie Community College
The Nursing program at Erie Community College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 69 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Erie Community College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.