Alfred University
Alfred, New York · Private, nonprofit · 1,423 undergraduates
Of 15 programs with reported earnings, 14 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 48 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $16,512 |
| $30k to $48k | $15,067 |
| $48k to $75k | $22,125 |
| $75k to $110k | $28,280 |
| $110k and up | $33,388 |
| All families (average) | $25,620 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $38,877 | +$3,131 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 8.6 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $79,452 | +$43,706 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,445 | +$11,699 | clears the bar | $26,500 | 2.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,629 | +$25,883 | clears the bar | $24,776 | 1 yr |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $69,000 | +$33,254 | clears the bar | $32,196 | 1 yr |
| Public Administration | Master's Degree | $94,571 | +$58,825 | clears the bar | $19,140 | 0.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $49,612 | +$13,866 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $83,641 | +$47,895 | clears the bar | $26,394 | 0.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's Degree | $21,443 | -$14,303 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $57,570 | +$21,824 | clears the bar | $22,625 | 1 yr |
| Engineering, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $71,845 | +$36,099 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | $84,232 | +$48,486 | clears the bar | $24,864 | 0.5 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $55,339 | +$19,593 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $55,250 | +$19,504 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $70,070 | +$34,324 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.