SUNY College at Plattsburgh
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
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at SUNY College at Plattsburgh, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 43rd 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 SUNY College at Plattsburgh
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.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,152 | $92,095 | +4% | #269 of 966 | #501 | $21,375 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $50,232 | $85,677 | +3% | #74 of 166 | #88 | $22,973 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $40,414 | $74,550 | -11% | #270 of 452 | #340 | $26,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $50,291 | $73,383 | -21% | #362 of 459 | #390 | $18,250 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,410 | $70,499 | +3% | #363 of 1176 | #531 | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,243 | $70,109 | -8% | #482 of 796 | #613 | $20,625 |
| Marketing | $44,607 | $69,684 | +1% | #191 of 516 | #287 | $19,500 |
| Security Science and Technology | — | $69,321 | +20% | #9 of 45 | #12 | — |
| Biology | $24,885 | $67,359 | +18% | #139 of 841 | #213 | $18,751 |
| Economics | $43,977 | $63,155 | -24% | #337 of 368 | #340 | $24,596 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | $60,418 | +8% | #13 of 70 | #41 | $15,513 |
| Social Work | $24,676 | $59,925 | +16% | #45 of 420 | #85 | $21,515 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $40,143 | $58,888 | -7% | #117 of 178 | #143 | $24,390 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,527 | $58,331 | +5% | #191 of 660 | #347 | $21,381 |
| Sociology | $39,079 | $56,704 | +8% | #133 of 462 | #180 | $24,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $55,996 | +18% | #81 of 680 | #172 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $24,995 | $54,281 | +12% | #152 of 576 | #171 | $21,024 |
| History | $28,400 | $54,187 | +7% | #150 of 459 | #210 | $23,121 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $28,447 | $54,099 | -2% | #147 of 265 | #173 | $15,747 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $24,536 | $53,653 | -9% | #173 of 215 | #200 | $20,850 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $39,099 | $53,178 | -6% | #89 of 137 | #111 | $20,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $35,025 | $52,593 | +8% | #42 of 172 | #71 | $22,750 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $30,318 | $52,108 | -2% | #248 of 476 | #327 | $22,486 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,749 | $51,715 | -8% | #396 of 660 | #495 | $23,250 |
| Psychology | $29,147 | $50,673 | +-0% | #478 of 1027 | #655 | $18,750 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $50,030 | -3% | #64 of 103 | #66 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government | $29,164 | $49,754 | -21% | #523 of 565 | #544 | $23,716 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $28,559 | $45,121 | -11% | #117 of 158 | #137 | $23,375 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $23,682 | $44,153 | -10% | #53 of 62 | #56 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | $40,814 | -16% | #100 of 137 | #115 | — |
| Journalism | $32,456 | $40,034 | -29% | #182 of 187 | #186 | $21,750 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $25,762 | $38,407 | -7% | #288 of 423 | #333 | $19,777 |
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.
The SUNY College at Plattsburgh Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $258,846
- Avg rent near campus: $1,325/mo — vs ~$1,136/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 12903 (5.2% cap, Plattsburgh)
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🏆 Where SUNY College at Plattsburgh Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Room | $10,220 | |
| Board | $6,350 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $29,521 | $39,431 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,585 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,591 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $16,685 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,575 |
| $110,001+ | $23,723 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from SUNY College at Plattsburgh's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology