Certificate (1-2 years)30 grads tracked
Biotechnology at Erie Community College
Ranked 1st of 1 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Biotechnology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$37,984
middle 50%: $30,731 – $50,311
Median · 5 years out
$57,372
middle 50%: $45,480 – $66,937
Median · 10 years out
n/a
not enough graduates to report
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Biotechnology (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Erie Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Biotechnology earn a median $37,984 one year after graduating, rising to $57,372 by year five. Figures are based on 30 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.
Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
7.7 yrs
≈ $8,816 total interest
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