Erie Community College

Erie Community College is a public two-year institution located in Buffalo, New York, in a large city campus setting. The college enrolls 12,440 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 31.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 27% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 54% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive selection of certificate programs across culinary arts, engineering technology, healthcare, and construction fields. Culinary programs include Culinary Arts/Chef Training and Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. Engineering and technical programs include Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics/Robotics and Automation Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Architectural Engineering Technologies, CAD/CADD Drafting, Building/Construction Site Management, and Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology. Healthcare programs include Health Information/Medical Records Technology, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, and Respiratory Care Therapy. An Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology certificate is also offered.

Located in Buffalo, NY, Erie Community College serves western New York with one of the most program-diverse catalogs among regional community colleges. Its broad offerings in trades, healthcare, and culinary arts reflect the varied workforce needs of the greater Buffalo metropolitan area.