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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
29
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$32,784
Average graduate, 1 yr after
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 Compare across schools →
77
$47,884/yr Very High 20.3x
Electrical Engineering Compare across schools →
74
$72,238/yr Very High 27.8x
Finance 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 Compare across schools →
65
$34,979/yr High 19.5x
Subject-Area Teaching 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 Compare across schools →
58
$42,538/yr Very High 11.5x
Biology Compare across schools →
52
$32,288/yr High 21.1x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
52
$28,929/yr High 16.7x
Geosciences Compare across schools →
47
$40,524/yr High 15.6x
Design Compare across schools →
47
$34,677/yr High 16.0x
Psychology Compare across schools →
45
$29,817/yr High 15.4x
Political Science Compare across schools →
44
$24,676/yr Very High 15.5x
Romance Languages 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 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 Compare across schools →
32
$23,862/yr Very High 13.6x
Ethnic & Cultural Studies Compare across schools →
30
$23,751/yr Very High 14.5x
Fine 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 Compare across schools →
23
$19,893/yr High 9.8x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
21
$21,800/yr Moderate 5.9x
Anthropology Compare across schools →
20
$17,288/yr High 3.3x