C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
58/100 · earnings-weighted

Russell Sage College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Troy, New York 12180
Russell Sage College campus, Troy, NY
Russell Sage College campus, Troy, NY. Photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
76/100
Affordability
F
14/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
B+
80/100
Prestige
D
38/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,064
Total Enrollment
66%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
76%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Russell Sage College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$58,316
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$51,139
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$22,000
Median debt at graduation
56.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
42%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 51st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Russell Sage College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73,302$89,836+1%#371 of 966#582$21,960
Biological and Biomedical Sciences—$70,329+7%#11 of 17#13$24,375
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences—$68,647+1%#23 of 61#35$21,369
Business Administration, Management and Operations$37,953$58,753-14%#841 of 1176#980$23,250
Accounting and Related Services—$55,125-28%#761 of 796#789—
Social Sciences$27,436$54,363-4%#19 of 35#22$21,000
Design and Applied Arts$35,294$51,485+-0%#165 of 299#191$24,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas—$51,080-1%#172 of 345#278$26,000
Psychology$37,821$50,446-1%#491 of 1027#670$22,995

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Russell Sage College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $315,950
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,513/mo — vs ~$714/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 12204 (4.9% cap, Menands)

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🏆 Where Russell Sage College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Psychology, Other
of 16 schools
#22
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
of 37 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $35,206 $35,206
Room $6,430
Board $7,361
Total Cost (On-Campus) $54,322 $54,322

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
50%
Receive Pell Grants
95%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Psychology, Other 111 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 82 grads/yr Nutrition Sciences 39 grads/yr Physical Therapy/Therapist 37 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 32 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 31 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 31 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 30 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 29 grads/yr Psychology, General 24 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 23 grads/yr Family Practice Nurse/Nursing 22 grads/yr Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 21 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 17 grads/yr Social Sciences, Other 14 grads/yr Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 13 grads/yr Health Teacher Education 9 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 9 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Art Teacher Education 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Russell Sage College's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Natural sciences managers
$161k/yr 104,300 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Biological scientists, all other
$93k/yr 63,700 jobs

Student Demographics

2,064
Total Students
76%
Women
87%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Hispanic 11%
Black 12%
Asian 5%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 59%
Hybrid (Some Online) 30%
Fully Online 10%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 87%
25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Russell Sage College?
Russell Sage College has an acceptance rate of 76%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Russell Sage College?
Tuition at Russell Sage College is $35,206 for in-state students and $35,206 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Russell Sage College?
The graduation rate at Russell Sage College is 66%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Russell Sage College a good school?
Russell Sage College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Russell Sage College?
Russell Sage College has a total enrollment of 2,064 students. Most students (87%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology