SUNY at Purchase College

What are the graduation rates for students at SUNY at Purchase College?

Purchase College's reported four-year graduation rate is 52%, and its six-year rate is 63%. These are cohort measures: they follow a defined group of first-time, full-time students seeking bachelor's degrees, rather than every student who has attended the college.

The gap between the two rates shows that some students completed after the fourth year but within six years. It does not explain why individual students took longer. Purchase also reports an 80% student retention rate, a separate indicator concerning students who continued from one fall to the next. Transfer students, part-time students, and students who complete elsewhere may not be represented in the graduation measure in the same way. Applicants comparing programs should ask about course sequencing and required credits, especially when planning a double major or considering a change of major.

What is the earning potential for graduates at SUNY at Purchase College?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study figures offer a limited view of earnings associated with some Purchase programs one year after completion. They are not starting-salary offers, predictions for an applicant, or earnings figures for every graduate.

For example, the reported one-year median is $28,093 for economics and $25,288 for drama and theater arts. The corresponding figure for dance is $13,426. These figures concern graduates included in the federal measure, rather than all alumni; results can also reflect differences in employment, further study, location, and the timing of paid work. In arts fields particularly, a single year may not capture freelance work or a developing career. Students can use the figures as one comparison point while also examining program costs, internship access, career goals, and longer-term outcomes.