Union College
Union College's campus is located in Schenectady, New York. As the "Mother of Fraternities," Greek life plays a significant role in the student experience. Union offers a liberal arts curriculum with notable ABET-accredited engineering programs.
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Union College's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 51% of students receive Pell Grants; 65% take federal loans.
Average net price across income brackets is $28,385, roughly 8% lower than the published tuition.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $12,372 | $49,488 |
| $30K – $48K | $15,306 | $61,224 |
| $48K – $75K | $25,500 | $102,000 |
| $75K – $110K | $44,375 | $177,500 |
| $110K+ | $44,375 | $177,500 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $30,946 | $123,784 |
Programs at Union College
9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics Compare across schools → |
68
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$62,846/yr | Very High | 3.3x |
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Nursing
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66
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$72,614/yr | High | 4.9x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools → |
58
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$68,407/yr | Very High | 2.7x |
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Political Science
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52
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$49,759/yr | Very High | 2.1x |
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Business Administration
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44
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$35,875/yr | High | 1.9x |
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Biomedical Engineering
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43
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$62,624/yr | High | 1.4x |
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Neuroscience
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33
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$44,927/yr | High | 1.5x |
| Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools → |
30
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$30,061/yr | High | 0.1x |
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Liberal Arts & Humanities
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27
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$45,516/yr | Low | 0.9x |
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