Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York · Public · 159 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr). Another 19 programs did not have enough data to judge.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $115,161 | +$79,415 | clears the bar | $231,479 | 2.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $125,628 | +$89,882 | clears the bar | $48,181 | 0.5 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $86,543 | +$50,797 | clears the bar | $16,300 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's Degree | $142,670 | +$106,924 | clears the bar | $95,808 | 0.9 yrs |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | First Professional Degree | $82,480 | +$46,734 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $116,111 | +$80,365 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Public Health | Master's Degree | $64,395 | +$28,649 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $88,981 | +$53,235 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | First Professional Degree | $79,170 | +$43,424 | clears the bar | $141,331 | 3.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants.
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.