Is Onondaga Community College worth it?
Onondaga Community College is a public, two-year institution in Syracuse, New York (large suburb). It awarded 810 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in humanities studies, general studies and liberal arts and sciences.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$30,691
Median earnings 4 years after
$46,821
Median earnings 10 years after
$41,190
Average net price
$8,562
Completion rate
27%
Completions (2024)
810
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
4,456
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate | $22,966 | $41,819 | 185 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate | $70,178 | $86,920 | 77 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Associate | $34,922 | $49,450 | 66 |
| Human Services, General | Associate | $27,366 | $38,232 | 50 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Associate | $27,074 | $46,949 | 47 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | $48,058 | N/A | 21 |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate | $31,342 | N/A | 20 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Associate | $28,579 | N/A | 19 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | $37,705 | N/A | 18 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate | $35,484 | N/A | 18 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Associate | $29,915 | $44,520 | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interior Architecture | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Journalism | Associate | N/A | $45,638 | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Associate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | Associate | 86 |
| General Studies | Associate | 81 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 73 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Associate | 68 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate | 63 |
| Human Services, General | Associate | 39 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | Associate | 32 |
| Art/Art Studies, General | Associate | 32 |
| Broadcast Journalism | Associate | 24 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Associate | 22 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 23% | 2,498 |
| Retail Trade | 15% | 1,679 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 12% | 1,284 |
| Manufacturing | 7% | 745 |
| Educational Services | 6% | 702 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 659 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 652 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 5% | 508 |
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Sources: federal figures for Onondaga Community College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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