You would borrow a median $9,250 — about $105 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $41,228 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly — years of the salary premium.
The figures below are what the US Department of Education publishes for this university.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
We do not list an award tied specifically to Erie Community College yet — but national, country and subject scholarships still apply to students heading there, and each one cuts the $9,250 above.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Erie Community College sits inside that set, and its graduates earn $1,708 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Merchant Marine Academy New York | A | $8,833 | $90,610 | 0.2 yrs |
| Cornell University New York | A | $14,000 | $104,043 | 0.2 yrs |
| Colgate University New York | A | $15,000 | $85,139 | 0.3 yrs |
| Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art New York | A | $15,000 | $83,847 | 0.3 yrs |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute New York | A | $23,750 | $102,051 | 0.4 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.