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 Old Westbury, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 26% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 52nd 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 Old Westbury
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $63,463 | $94,236 | +2% | #153 of 459 | #209 | $12,499 |
| Information Science/Studies | $56,333 | $78,347 | -8% | #90 of 148 | #95 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $46,941 | $71,441 | -14% | #312 of 452 | #381 | $15,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $52,090 | $70,351 | -8% | #476 of 796 | #605 | $15,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $38,978 | $62,389 | +24% | #13 of 177 | #26 | $18,400 |
| Biology | $33,228 | $60,351 | +5% | #323 of 841 | #448 | $18,044 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $43,204 | $59,309 | -13% | #818 of 1176 | #964 | $14,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $33,561 | $57,360 | +21% | #58 of 680 | #119 | $17,862 |
| Social Sciences | $40,537 | $56,609 | +-0% | #16 of 35 | #15 | $18,000 |
| English Language and Literature | $27,142 | $53,652 | +10% | #160 of 576 | #207 | $14,590 |
| Psychology | $31,000 | $53,013 | +5% | #352 of 1027 | #495 | $12,500 |
| Criminology | $38,764 | $52,598 | -5% | #78 of 113 | #95 | $15,517 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $27,165 | $51,363 | -3% | #267 of 476 | #342 | $14,250 |
| History | $33,901 | $49,972 | -1% | #253 of 459 | #321 | $16,180 |
| Sociology | $37,826 | $49,308 | -6% | #307 of 462 | #366 | $16,750 |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | — | $48,624 | -36% | #25 of 27 | #25 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $29,256 | $47,095 | -16% | #524 of 660 | #583 | $13,750 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $37,203 | -10% | #314 of 423 | #359 | — |
| Political Science and Government | $34,666 | — | — | — | — | $14,333 |
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 Old Westbury Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $3,079,808
- Avg rent near campus: $2,583/mo — vs ~$940/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 11590 (3.4% cap, Westbury)
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🏆 Where SUNY Old Westbury 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 | $8,460 | |
| Board | $5,300 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,279 | $36,189 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $5,890 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $8,149 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $13,294 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,835 |
| $110,001+ | $18,451 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from SUNY Old Westbury's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology