Onondaga Community College (OCC)
Public two-year college in Syracuse, NY that costs an average of $5,201 a year after financial aid and graduates 29% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$5,201
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
29%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$46,041
PublicLarge suburb4,456 undergraduates
Cost of OCC
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,705 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $6,212 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $11,612 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,416 |
| Books and supplies | $700 |
| Average net price after aid | $5,201 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $2,314 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $3,287 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $5,972 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $8,821 |
| $110,001+ | $12,012 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with OCC's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 29% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 55% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $39,353 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $46,041 |
| Rank in New York (earnings) | 43rd of 71 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $11,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $125 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 28% |
| Students with federal loans | 18% |
Majors and programs at OCC
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | — | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 14 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 13 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Human Services | — | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 3 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 2 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (60)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 107 | $76,365 | $15,104 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 21 | $47,365 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 147 | $46,380 | $8,000 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 3 | $43,364 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 67 | $38,059 | $8,257 |
| Human Services | 85 | $37,999 | $11,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 537 | $30,374 | $9,952 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 28 | $28,785 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 11 | $28,006 | $9,579 |
| Journalism | 50 | $19,346 | $11,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 1 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 42 | — | — |
| American Sign Language | 12 | — | — |
| Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | 1 | — | — |
| Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection | — | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services | — | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 7 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 41 | — | $6,625 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 36 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Construction Management | — | — | — |
| Construction Trades, Other | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Data Processing | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 36 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Engineering | 22 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 61 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 23 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 18 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 21 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 25 | — | — |
| Interior Architecture | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 43 | — | — |
| Music | 43 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology/Technician | — | — | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | — | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | — | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | — | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 4 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 14 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 19 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 29 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
Similar colleges in New York
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Hostos Community College | Bronx | $3,914 | — | $47,280 |
| Orange County Community College | Middletown | $7,121 | — | $51,507 |
| Rockland Community College | Suffern | $6,348 | — | $55,553 |
| Dutchess Community College | Poughkeepsie | $9,309 | — | $48,927 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Alfred | $14,079 | 76% | $56,988 |
| CUNY Bronx Community College | Bronx | $3,613 | — | $46,595 |
| Erie Community College | Buffalo | $10,988 | — | $46,497 |
| Niagara County Community College | Sanborn | $8,745 | — | $45,912 |
About OCC
| Type | Public two-year college |
|---|---|
| Location | Syracuse, NY |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 4,456 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | sunyocc.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does OCC cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,705 a year (tuition and fees: $6,212 in-state, $11,612 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $5,201 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $2,314.
How much do OCC graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,041 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 43rd of 71 similar colleges in New York.
What is OCC's graduation rate?
29% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 55% of first-year students return for a second year.