SUNY College at Potsdam
Potsdam, New York · Public · 1,823 undergraduates
Of 22 programs with reported earnings, 17 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 5 fall short. Another 35 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,623 |
| $30k to $48k | $8,684 |
| $48k to $75k | $14,524 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,513 |
| $110k and up | $20,041 |
| All families (average) | $13,624 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $57,949 | +$22,203 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $57,066 | +$21,320 | clears the bar | $22,562 | 1.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $53,834 | +$18,088 | clears the bar | $23,850 | 1.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,601 | +$12,855 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.9 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $36,677 | +$931 | clears the bar | $26,262 | 28.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $49,031 | +$13,285 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $45,234 | +$9,488 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 2.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $48,651 | +$12,905 | clears the bar | $27,849 | 2.2 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $53,597 | +$17,851 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.4 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $43,686 | +$7,940 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 3.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,725 | +$13,979 | clears the bar | $23,041 | 1.6 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $51,086 | +$15,340 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $38,562 | +$2,816 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 9.6 yrs |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | $52,583 | +$16,837 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.6 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $30,688 | -$5,058 | falls short | $27,000 | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 22 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 40% of students receive Pell grants · 45% 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.