Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 60.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 59.2%
- Retention Rate
- 68.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $64,355
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 64.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $183/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $96,627 | $42,988 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics. | Master | $91,744 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Master | $75,518 | $20,975 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $64,358 | $13,000 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,516 | $23,649 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $60,523 | $17,104 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $59,711 | $18,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $59,124 | $20,500 |
| Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $58,221 | $22,442 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $19,750 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor | $50,856 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor | $48,667 | $18,445 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master | $48,041 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor | $42,682 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $37,503 | $13,000 |
Outcomes Overview
SUNY Polytechnic graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $17,250 and earn $64,355 ten years after graduation. This creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 27%, well below the concerning 40% threshold that signals financial strain. Monthly loan payments of $183 consume only 3.5% of typical graduate income. The school's tech-focused programs feed into high-demand engineering and computer science careers in New York's growing tech corridor. With a 94% employment rate and graduates earning more than the national median for college graduates, the numbers tell a clear story. SUNY Polytechnic delivers a strong return on investment for students seeking practical, career-focused education.