Russell Sage College
Troy, New York · Private, nonprofit · 1,244 undergraduates
All 21 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 34 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,662 |
| $30k to $48k | $41,141 |
| $48k to $75k | $21,326 |
| $75k to $110k | $24,302 |
| $110k and up | $26,526 |
| All families (average) | $22,917 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, Other | Master's Degree | $73,286 | +$37,540 | clears the bar | $38,374 | 1 yr |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $89,836 | +$54,090 | clears the bar | $21,960 | 0.4 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $135,279 | +$99,533 | clears the bar | $43,307 | 0.4 yrs |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $68,647 | +$32,901 | clears the bar | $21,369 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,446 | +$14,700 | clears the bar | $22,995 | 1.6 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's Degree | $71,608 | +$35,862 | clears the bar | $72,332 | 2 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $179,109 | +$143,363 | clears the bar | $44,276 | 0.3 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First Professional Degree | $83,955 | +$48,209 | clears the bar | $129,487 | 2.7 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $51,080 | +$15,334 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Nutrition Sciences | Master's Degree | $65,977 | +$30,231 | clears the bar | $40,790 | 1.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $58,753 | +$23,007 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 1 yr |
| Nutrition Sciences | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $67,291 | +$31,545 | clears the bar | $22,145 | 0.7 yrs |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $51,485 | +$15,739 | clears the bar | $24,250 | 1.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $78,852 | +$43,106 | clears the bar | $35,864 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $70,329 | +$34,583 | clears the bar | $24,375 | 0.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 21 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 42% of students receive Pell grants · 56% 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.