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SUNY College at Plattsburgh

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SUNY Plattsburgh's campus is situated in the city of Plattsburgh, New York, near Lake Champlain. The college offers a tight-knit community, with a student body known for its active engagement in campus life and a strong emphasis on experiential learning. A notable feature is the college's proximity to both the Adirondack Mountains and Montreal, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and international experiences. The campus also houses the Valcour Brewing Company, a student-run microbrewery offering a unique educational opportunity.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$36,369/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

50/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$8,881/yr

Out-of-state: $18,791/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 39% of students receive Pell Grants and 57% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$10,585	$42,340	8.6x
$30K – $48K	$13,591	$54,364	6.7x
$48K – $75K	$16,685	$66,740	5.4x
$75K – $110K	$17,575	$70,300	5.2x
$110K+	$23,723	$94,892	3.8x
Sticker price (no aid)	$8,881	$35,524	10.2x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at SUNY College at Plattsburgh

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

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	89	$76,152/yr	High	25.3x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	73	$51,243/yr	Very High	15.7x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	71	$50,291/yr	Very High	14.7x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	70	$40,414/yr	Very High	19.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools	69	$41,410/yr	High	17.3x
Economics Compare across schools	68	$43,977/yr	Very High	17.7x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	65	$50,232/yr	Very High	20.0x
Marketing Compare across schools	64	$44,607/yr	Very High	16.7x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	58	$35,527/yr	Moderate	14.6x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	57	$40,143/yr	High	15.1x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	54	$35,025/yr	High	14.3x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	51	$39,099/yr	High	11.6x
Sociology Compare across schools	49	$39,079/yr	High	13.5x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	49	$29,164/yr	Very High	16.1x
Biology, General Compare across schools	45	$24,885/yr	High	18.7x
History Compare across schools	42	$28,400/yr	High	12.8x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	41	$28,447/yr	High	17.1x
Social Work Compare across schools	41	$24,676/yr	Moderate	14.3x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	40	$39,749/yr	High	10.7x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	39	$28,559/yr	High	12.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	37	$29,147/yr	High	12.0x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services Compare across schools	36	$24,536/yr	High	15.8x
Journalism Compare across schools	32	$32,456/yr	Very High	11.4x
Ecology & Evolution Compare across schools	32	$23,682/yr	High	13.3x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	30	$25,762/yr	Moderate	9.3x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	27	$30,318/yr	Low	11.0x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	26	$24,995/yr	Very High	10.1x

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