Economic Impact
A recent economic impact report highlights the value of SUNY WCC to the community:
SUNY WCC is a primary source of higher education to Westchester County residents and a supplier of trained workers to county industries, enhancing overall productivity in the county workforce. The college promotes economic growth in Westchester County through its direct expenditures and the resulting expenditures of students and county businesses. The college serves as an employer and buyer of goods and services for its day-to-day operations. In addition, the college’s activities retain students in Westchester County, whose expenditures benefit county vendors.
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A Big Return On Investment For:
Our Communities
Alumni and SUNY WCC operations support nearly 6,000 jobs in our communities. Altogether, the social benefits of SUNY WCC equal a present value of $929.3 million.
Students
The average SUNY WCC graduate earns $9,600 more each year than a resident who does not obtain more than a high school diploma. SUNY WCC students enjoyed an average rate of return on their college investment of 16.4%
Taxpayers
For every $1 invested in SUNY WCC, taxpayers get $1.40 in added tax revenue and public sector savings. Total taxpayer benefits amount to $96.6 million on taxpayer costs of $71.2 million from state and local government funding.
Please contact the WCC Foundation at [email protected] to obtain the complete report or a PowerPoint presentation of this information.