Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Russell Sage College
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
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Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (87 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Sage College | $35,817* | $32,673 | — | — |
| Molloy University | $74,868* | — | $31,000 | 0.41 |
| Excelsior University | $52,429* | $53,480 | $11,875 | 0.23 |
| Mercy University | $46,408* | — | $33,687 | 0.73 |
| Cornell University | $46,072* | — | — | — |
| Union College | $45,516* | $48,667 | $24,500 | 0.54 |
| National Median | $36,340* | — | $27,000 | 0.74 |
Other Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molloy University Rockville Centre | $37,840 | $74,868 | $31,000 |
| Excelsior University Albany | — | $52,429 | $11,875 |
| Mercy University Dobbs Ferry | $22,106 | $46,408 | $33,687 |
| Cornell University Ithaca | $66,014 | $46,072 | — |
| Union College Schenectady | $66,456 | $45,516 | $24,500 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Russell Sage College, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 22 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.