State University of New York at Plattsburgh ★ Hidden gem
Plattsburgh, New York · Public · 3,769 undergraduates
All 37 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 54 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,400 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,121 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,076 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,655 |
| $110k and up | $24,611 |
| All families (average) | $17,156 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $70,499 | +$34,753 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,109 | +$34,363 | clears the bar | $20,625 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $50,673 | +$14,927 | clears the bar | $18,750 | 1.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $92,095 | +$56,349 | clears the bar | $21,375 | 0.4 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $58,331 | +$22,585 | clears the bar | $21,381 | 0.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $67,359 | +$31,613 | clears the bar | $18,751 | 0.6 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $99,044 | +$63,298 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $45,121 | +$9,375 | clears the bar | $23,375 | 2.5 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $55,996 | +$20,250 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $69,684 | +$33,938 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.6 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $56,090 | +$20,344 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $56,554 | +$20,808 | clears the bar | $36,344 | 1.7 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $59,925 | +$24,179 | clears the bar | $21,515 | 0.9 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $54,187 | +$18,441 | clears the bar | $23,121 | 1.3 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $54,099 | +$18,353 | clears the bar | $15,747 | 0.9 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 37 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 58% 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.