State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY newpaltz.edu 6,022 students

SUNY New Paltz is located in the Mid-Hudson Valley, a setting that provides both natural beauty and access to New York City. The campus itself features a mix of historic and modern architecture, set against the backdrop of the Shawangunk Ridge. Students benefit from a strong liberal arts focus, with popular programs in art, education, and the sciences. The school's location in a vibrant college town contributes to a close-knit community and active student life.

Programs

Analyzed in dataset

Earnings

$32,784

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

46/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$8,524

In-state sticker price

Out-of-state: $18,434/yr

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. State University of New York at New Paltz's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 33% of students receive Pell Grants; 45% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$11,330	$45,320
$30K – $48K	$14,284	$57,136
$48K – $75K	$19,631	$78,524
$75K – $110K	$20,787	$83,148
$110K+	$25,074	$100,296
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,524	$34,096

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at State University of New York at New Paltz

29 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	77	$47,884/yr	Very High	20.3x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	74	$72,238/yr	Very High	27.8x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	73	$43,834/yr	Very High	18.7x
Economics Compare across schools →	71	$47,363/yr	Very High	18.9x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools →	65	$34,979/yr	High	19.5x
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	64	$39,714/yr	High	16.4x
Marketing Compare across schools →	63	$37,946/yr	Very High	20.8x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools →	61	$66,274/yr	Very High	18.4x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	58	$42,538/yr	Very High	11.5x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	52	$32,288/yr	High	21.1x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	52	$28,929/yr	High	16.7x
Geosciences Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Compare across schools →	47	$40,524/yr	High	15.6x
Design Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools →	47	$34,677/yr	High	16.0x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	45	$29,817/yr	High	15.4x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	44	$24,676/yr	Very High	15.5x
Romance Languages Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Compare across schools →	43	$28,681/yr	Very High	16.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →	41	$29,860/yr	High	14.8x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools →	40	$23,551/yr	High	14.2x
Sociology Compare across schools →	39	$26,901/yr	High	14.2x
Communication Disorders Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools →	39	$25,475/yr	High	18.0x
History Compare across schools →	39	$20,124/yr	High	13.4x
Journalism Compare across schools →	36	$29,628/yr	Very High	14.4x
English English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	32	$23,862/yr	Very High	13.6x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Compare across schools →	30	$23,751/yr	Very High	14.5x
Fine Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	24	$18,842/yr	Moderate	7.7x
Music Compare across schools →	24	$17,406/yr	High	4.1x
Visual & Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools →	23	$19,893/yr	High	9.8x
Theater & Drama Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools →	21	$21,800/yr	Moderate	5.9x
Anthropology Compare across schools →	20	$17,288/yr	High	3.3x