Cost of SUNY-Potsdam
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,481 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,768 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $18,678 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,140 |
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| Books and supplies | $950 |
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| Average net price after aid | $13,628 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $9,379 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,776 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,610 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,342 |
| $110,001+ | $19,041 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SUNY-Potsdam's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at SUNY-Potsdam
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (36)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Mathematics | 16 | $53,485 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 227 | $48,841 | $25,209 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 41 | $48,496 | $22,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 88 | $47,916 | $15,375 |
| Sociology | 22 | $46,389 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 96 | $43,656 | $23,544 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 26 | $41,869 | $26,536 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 31 | $39,162 | $23,250 |
| Public Health | 27 | $37,176 | — |
| Music | 75 | $35,497 | $25,000 |
| Psychology | 112 | $32,915 | $20,380 |
| History | 40 | $32,570 | $21,500 |
| Biology | 34 | $31,224 | $21,717 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 20 | $30,927 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 24 | $29,016 | $27,000 |
| Anthropology | 15 | — | — |
| Archeology | 19 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 8 | — | — |
| Dance | 6 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 16 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 23 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 18 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | — | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 28 | — | $25,501 |
| Philosophy | 3 | — | — |
| Physics | 7 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 14 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 24 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 19 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (12)
Graduate certificate programs (3)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Educational Administration and Supervision | 24 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 17 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | — | — |
Similar colleges in New York
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry | Syracuse | $18,375 | 63% | $64,530 |
| SUNY Polytechnic Institute | Utica | $12,893 | 81% | $73,261 |
| SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill | Cobleskill | $19,526 | 84% | $49,814 |
| SUNY Maritime College | Throggs Neck | $22,888 | 72% | $100,966 |
| SUNY College of Technology at Canton | Canton | $12,696 | 92% | $51,652 |
| SUNY at Fredonia | Fredonia | $15,275 | 78% | $56,849 |
| SUNY at Purchase College | Purchase | $19,338 | 74% | $53,737 |
| CUNY Medgar Evers College | Brooklyn | $3,245 | 86% | $49,242 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is SUNY-Potsdam's acceptance rate?
SUNY College at Potsdam admits 78% of applicants.
How much does SUNY-Potsdam cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,481 a year (tuition and fees: $8,768 in-state, $18,678 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,628 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,379.
How much do SUNY-Potsdam graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $53,699 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 104th of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is mathematics ($53,485 a year after graduation).
What is SUNY-Potsdam's graduation rate?
55% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 78% of first-year students return for a second year.