Union College
Schenectady, New York · Private, nonprofit · 2,046 undergraduates
Of 9 programs with reported earnings, 8 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 31 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,776 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,415 |
| $48k to $75k | $23,941 |
| $75k to $110k | $34,100 |
| $110k and up | $45,017 |
| All families (average) | $34,561 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $99,783 | +$64,037 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $75,005 | +$39,259 | clears the bar | $25,389 | 0.6 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $87,208 | +$51,462 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $30,061 | -$5,685 | falls short | $25,062 | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $85,427 | +$49,681 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's Degree | $68,666 | +$32,920 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $86,182 | +$50,436 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $114,064 | +$78,318 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $75,345 | +$39,599 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 14% of students receive Pell grants · 80% 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.