Niagara College
Welland, Ontario
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What do you need to get into Niagara?
Most college programs ask for specific courses rather than an average; competitive programs take the best marks in them.
Programs listed
103
Graduates working
89.4%
Six months after graduating: the whole college, every program together, graduates of 2021-22
Finish their program
66.4%
Within twice the program's normal length
Graduates satisfied
79.3%
Ontario's survey of graduates
| Field | First-year tuition |
|---|---|
| Business, law and office | $2,769 |
| Community and social services | $2,769 |
| Computing and IT | $2,769 |
| Engineering and aviation technology | $2,769 |
| General arts and science (choose later) | $2,769 |
| Health | $2,769 |
| Hospitality, food and tourism | $2,769 |
| Media, design and the arts | $2,769 |
| Nursing and personal support | $3,116 |
| Police, fire and public safety | $2,769 |
| Science, animals and the environment | $2,769 |
| Skilled trades | $2,769 |
Tuition: the middle of the college's programs in the field, for a student from Ontario. Graduates working is published for the whole college only, so it is in the box above, not by field.
Every program at Niagara
103 programs, grouped by field. Open one for the courses it asks for, its cost and what graduates in its field earn.
Computing and ITevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering TechnicianWelland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Computer ProgrammingWelland | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Computer Programming and Analysis (Co-op)Welland | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Computer Systems Technician: Network and Cloud TechnologiesWelland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Game DevelopmentWelland | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $5,906 |
Engineering and aviation technologyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering TechnicianWelland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Construction Engineering TechnologyWelland | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Defence Systems Engineering TechnicianWelland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Defence Systems Engineering TechnologyWelland | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Electrical Engineering TechnicianWelland | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op)Welland | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Electronics Engineering TechnicianWelland | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Electronics Engineering Technology (Co-op)Welland | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Mechanical Engineering TechnicianWelland | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op)Welland | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Renewable Energies TechnicianWelland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
Skilled tradesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Co-op)Welland | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Carpentry and Renovation TechniquesWelland | Ontario College Certificate | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Electrical TechniquesWelland | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Greenhouse TechnicianNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Greenhouse Technician (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| HairstylingWelland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,692 |
| Hairstyling: BarberingWelland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,692 |
| Horticulture TechnicianNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Horticulture Technician (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Horticulture Technician: LandscapeNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Horticulture Technician: Landscape (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Landscape Horticulture TechniquesNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Certificate | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Mechanical Techniques: General MachinistWelland | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Motive Power FundamentalsWelland | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Motive Power Technician: Automotive (Co-op)Welland | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Welding TechnicianWelland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
Business, law and officeevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| BusinessNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Business (Online Program Delivery)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Business Administration: AccountingNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Business Administration: Accounting (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Business Administration: Human Resources (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Business Administration: International BusinessNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | Not published |
| Business Administration: Marketing (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Business Administration: Supply Chain and Operations Management (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Business: AccountingNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Business: International BusinessNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Business: Sales and MarketingNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Dental Office AdministrationWelland | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $2,769 |
| Dental Office Administration (Online Program Delivery)Online | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resources)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | Not published |
| Law Clerk (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Office Administration: Executive (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Office Administration: GeneralNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Office Administration: General (Online Program Delivery)Online | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Office Administration: Health ServicesNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
| Sport AdministrationNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Sport ManagementNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
Healthevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Pharmacy AssistantWelland | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $2,769 |
| Dental AssistingWelland | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $5,087 |
| Dental HygieneWelland | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Clinical placements | $7,223 |
| EstheticianNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Fitness and Health PromotionWelland | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
| Massage TherapyWelland | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist AssistantWelland | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
| ParamedicWelland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,415 |
| Pharmacy TechnicianWelland | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
| Pre-Health Sciences: Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and DegreesWelland | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Pre-Health Sciences: Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (Online Program Delivery)Online | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Pre-Health Sciences: Pathway to Certificates and DiplomasWelland | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Recreation TherapyNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
Nursing and personal supportevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honours Bachelor of Science in NursingWelland | Bachelor's degree | Clinical placements | $6,481 |
| Personal Support Worker (PSW)Welland | Ontario College Certificate | Clinical placements | $2,769 |
| Practical NursingWelland | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $3,462 |
| Practical Nursing (Alternative Delivery)Welland | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $2,308 |
Community and social servicesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child and Youth CareNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
| Community Integration Through Co-operative Education (CICE)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Certificate | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Early Childhood EducationNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
| Early Childhood Education: Six Nations Polytechnic (Brantford)Six Nations Polytechnic: Brantford Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
| Early Childhood Education: Six Nations Polytechnic (Fort Erie)Six Nations Polytechnic: Fort Erie Campus (Fort Erie Friendship Centre) | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
| Early Childhood Education: Six Nations Polytechnic (Waterloo)Six Nations Polytechnic: Waterloo Campus | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
| Educational Assistance and Adult SupportsNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
| Pre-Community ServicesNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Pre-Community Services (Online Program Delivery)Online | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Social Service WorkerNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,769 |
Police, fire and public safetyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community and Justice Services (Correctional Worker)Welland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | Not published |
| Policing and Community SafetyWelland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
Hospitality, food and tourismevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baking and Pastry ArtsNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Baking and Pastry Arts ManagementNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Brewmaster and Brewery Operations ManagementNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Culinary Management (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Culinary SkillsNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | Not published |
| Hospitality: Hotel and Restaurant Operations (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
| Professional Butchery TechniquesNiagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Tourism Management: Business Development (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
Media, design and the artsevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acting for Film and Digital MediaWelland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| Art and Design FoundationWelland | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| Audio and Media Production (Audio and Television Production)Welland | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $3,415 |
| Audio and Media Production (Film Production)Welland | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $3,415 |
| Graphic DesignWelland | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| PhotographyWelland | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
Science, animals and the environmentevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Technician (Co-op)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | Co-op | $2,769 |
General arts and science (choose later)every college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Arts and Science (Niagara-on-the-Lake)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | Not published |
| General Arts and Science (Online Program Delivery)Online | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,769 |
| General Arts and Science: College Exploration (Niagara-on-the-Lake)Niagara-on-the-Lake | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
| General Arts and Science: College Exploration (Online Program Delivery)Online | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,769 |
How much does Niagara cost?
First year, at this year's prices, for a student from Ontario. Each program's page adds up its own total.
Tuition, first year
$2,308 to $7,223
Depends on the program
Fees on top of tuition
Not published
Colleges price fees per program
Residence and meals
Not published
First year, shared room, usual meal plan
Rent after first year
$802 a month
Half a two-bedroom in Brantford, CMHC Rental Market Survey, October 2025
What is it like at Niagara?
The same whatever program you pick.
- Who gets a room
- No promise published
- Money just for your marks
- No automatic entrance scholarships published
- Graduates satisfied with their program
- 79.3%
- Employers satisfied with the graduates they hired
- 90%
Support at Niagara, and other ways in
For students with a disability, Indigenous students, and anyone who needs another route in. Quoted from Niagara's own pages.
- Students with a disability
Student Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)
- “There are four forms in total, including the Intake Form, Privacy and Confidentiality Form, Expectations of Students and Release of Information Form, and the Intellectual Property Agreement Form.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Once you have completed your forms, please call or visit our office to schedule an appointment with an Accessibility Consultant.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Attempt to find any supporting documentation about your condition as we require it to verify your need for accommodations.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Indigenous students
Getting in: Indigenous Admissions Pathway (opens in a new tab)
- “This application process helps Indigenous applicants to apply to the program of their choice with less weight given to their past grades. Applicants must still meet the minimum entrance requirements.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Please fill out and submit the Indigenous Admissions Pathway form below by the applicable deadline.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Please attach at least 1 supporting document. Incomplete applications will not be considered.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Support: Indigenous Education Centre (opens in a new tab)
- “We provide individual assistance, cultural programming, leadership opportunities, and culturally safe practices to enhance the academic, personal, social, and spiritual lives of our Indigenous students.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “We offer confidential free Indigenous mental health services.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Other ways in
Academic Upgrading (Get SET Program) (opens in a new tab). Adults 18 or older who want to build academic skills, meet college prerequisites or finish high school equivalency, at no tuition.
- “Academic Upgrading at Niagara College, offered through the Get SET Program, provides free, flexible learning for adults 18 years or older who want to strengthen academic skills, prepare for postsecondary programs, or complete high-school equivalency requirements.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Mature students
- “If you are age 19 or older as of the first day of classes, and do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, you may be considered for admission as a mature student.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “You must meet all specific admission requirements (courses, portfolio, written statement, audition, pre-admission testing, etc.) for the program to which you are applying.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Every quote was found word for word on the page it links to on 29 October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the office before you rely on one. Compare every school's support and access routes.
What careers do Niagara programs lead to?
Two careers per field the school teaches, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Web DeveloperBuild the websites and web apps people use every day. A cheap way into tech, and a crowded one.$80kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- IT Support TechnicianFix the laptop, reset the password, get the office printing again. The fastest way into an IT (information technology) career, and the ladder everyone else climbed.$65kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Engineering TechnologistThe hands-on half of every engineering office. A 2 or 3 year college diploma, then drafting, testing and site work.$70kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Electrical Engineering TechnologistDesign, test and commission electrical systems beside the engineers. A two-year college diploma gets you in.$74kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ElectricianWire homes, buildings and industry. Earn a paycheque from your first year of training.$73kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- PlumberWater, gas and drainage in every building. Paid apprenticeship, licensed in about 5 years.$71kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Accountant (CPA)The money behind every business. A degree, a national exam, and a designation that travels.$84kTypical pay6 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Marketing SpecialistGet people to notice, want and buy a product. A diploma or degree, a portfolio, and results you can measure.$74kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Dental HygienistClean teeth, catch gum disease, coach patients. Good hourly pay after 2 to 3 years of college.$94kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Compare Niagara with other colleges
Side by side: programs, averages, costs and outcomes.
Where these numbers come from
Checked 2026-10-15. Every figure is from the school's own pages or a government table; nothing is estimated.
- Residence: niagaracollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Scholarships: niagaracollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Satisfaction: ontario.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Rent: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Acting for Film and Digital Media: niagaracollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Art and Design Foundation: niagaracollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Audio and Media Production (Audio and Television Production): niagaracollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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