SUNY College at Potsdam

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

The reported four-year graduation rate at SUNY Potsdam is 33%, while the six-year rate is 45%. These measures follow defined groups of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree; they do not describe the eventual outcomes of every transfer, part-time, or returning student.

The additional time in the six-year measure matters: some students finish after four years, while others leave without completing at SUNY Potsdam during the reporting window. The reported first-year retention rate is 78%, measuring a different point in the student journey - returning after the first year rather than earning a degree.

Graduation statistics are most useful when considered alongside a student's intended program and likely course load. Applicants should examine the degree map, frequency of required courses, internship or student-teaching schedules, and how previously earned credits will apply. The rates alone do not establish why individual students did or did not complete a degree.

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

Field-of-study earnings figures for SUNY Potsdam describe reported earnings about one year after completion for former students in particular programs who meet the federal College Scorecard measure's reporting criteria. They are not starting-salary offers or predictions for every graduate.

Among the reported examples, the one-year figure is $42,078 for teacher education focused on specific levels and methods, compared with $35,008 for business administration and management. The reported figure for psychology is $24,369, while music is $20,855. These are program-level measures, not an institution-wide salary, and differences should not automatically be attributed to the quality of a major.

Earnings soon after graduation can reflect local labor markets, occupation, hours worked, and whether a person continues into graduate study. Programs with small eligible groups may not have a publishable figure. Students comparing majors should consider several years of outcomes, likely education or licensure requirements, borrowing, and the kinds of work they actually want to pursue.