SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, New York · Public · 4,162 undergraduates
Of 23 programs with reported earnings, 22 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 35 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $6,645 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,114 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,852 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,712 |
| $110k and up | $20,426 |
| All families (average) | $11,282 |
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, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,013 | +$17,267 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $60,351 | +$24,605 | clears the bar | $18,044 | 0.7 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $70,351 | +$34,605 | clears the bar | $15,250 | 0.4 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $75,321 | +$39,575 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $47,095 | +$11,349 | clears the bar | $13,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $52,598 | +$16,852 | clears the bar | $15,517 | 0.9 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $57,360 | +$21,614 | clears the bar | $17,862 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $59,309 | +$23,563 | clears the bar | $14,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $34,666 | -$1,080 | falls short | $14,333 | n/a |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $62,389 | +$26,643 | clears the bar | $18,400 | 0.7 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $49,972 | +$14,226 | clears the bar | $16,180 | 1.1 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,652 | +$17,906 | clears the bar | $14,590 | 0.8 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $71,441 | +$35,695 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $49,308 | +$13,562 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 1.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's Degree | $84,887 | +$49,141 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 23 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 49% 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.