C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
96/100 · earnings-weighted

Upstate Medical University

4-Year Public
📍 Syracuse, New York 13210
Upstate Medical University campus, Syracuse, NY
Upstate Medical University campus, Syracuse, NY. Photo: Andrew nyr, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
B
72/100
Experience
A
87/100
Prestige
F
18/100

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

1,286
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
8.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$92,257
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$83,990
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,000
Median debt at graduation
27.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 16% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 96th 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 Upstate Medical University

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$77,319$116,111+31%#40 of 966#40—
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$63,447$88,981+17%#14 of 93#19$15,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$72,045$86,543+22%#44 of 253#65$16,300

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 Upstate Medical University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $268,890
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,585/mo — vs ~$1,389/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 13205 (8.1% cap, Syracuse)

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🏆 Where Upstate Medical University Ranks

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

#23
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
of 37 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,070 $16,980
Room $12,500

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,286
Total Students
62%
Women
52%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 55%
Hispanic 9%
Black 8%
Asian 17%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 79%
Hybrid (Some Online) 16%
Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 52%
25-64 (Adult) 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Upstate Medical University?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Upstate Medical University?
Tuition at Upstate Medical University is $7,070 for in-state students and $16,980 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Upstate Medical University?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Upstate Medical University a good school?
Upstate Medical University has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Upstate Medical University?
Upstate Medical University has a total enrollment of 1,286 students.

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