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 Potsdam, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 51% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 16th 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 Potsdam
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | $62,004 | +3% | #61 of 138 | #78 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,110 | $57,949 | +13% | #58 of 345 | #115 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $36,555 | $57,066 | -16% | #899 of 1176 | #1032 | $22,562 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $36,487 | $53,834 | +14% | #123 of 680 | #272 | $23,850 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $35,950 | $53,597 | -3% | #374 of 660 | #502 | $25,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $36,899 | $52,583 | +9% | #14 of 43 | #20 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | $36,500 | $51,086 | -3% | #265 of 462 | #321 | $25,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $29,455 | $50,659 | -17% | #124 of 156 | #142 | $26,706 |
| Biology | $25,459 | $49,725 | -13% | #692 of 841 | #773 | $23,041 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $48,920 | +1% | #290 of 576 | #370 | $24,412 |
| Psychology | $27,825 | $48,601 | -4% | #623 of 1027 | #780 | $25,000 |
| History | — | $45,234 | -11% | #371 of 459 | #415 | $21,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,933 | $43,686 | -22% | #587 of 660 | #628 | $26,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $20,455 | $38,562 | -20% | #124 of 137 | #127 | $27,000 |
| Music | $23,902 | $36,677 | -14% | #226 of 268 | #233 | $26,262 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | $33,743 | -19% | #62 of 68 | #67 | $26,474 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $22,873 | $33,581 | -16% | #228 of 255 | #232 | $26,208 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $22,964 | $30,688 | -26% | #405 of 423 | #414 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $27,586 | — | — | — | — | $25,000 |
| Dance | $24,094 | — | — | — | — | — |
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 Potsdam Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $192,563
- Avg rent near campus: $1,263/mo — vs ~$978/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 12965 (7.4% cap, Fort Jackson)
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🏆 Where SUNY College at Potsdam 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 | $8,800 | |
| Board | $6,284 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,642 | $36,552 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,948 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $11,590 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,617 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,141 |
| $110,001+ | $19,966 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from SUNY College at Potsdam's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology