Median Earnings (1yr)
$79,209
95th percentile (60th in NY)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How State University of New York at New Paltz graduates compare to all programs nationally

State University of New York at New Paltz graduates earn $79k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all teaching english or french as a second or foreign language masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (40 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
State University of New York at New Paltz$79,209$70,603
CUNY Lehman College$78,802
CUNY Hunter College$77,537$79,127
CUNY City College$77,140$71,771
College of Staten Island CUNY$77,066
Touro University$76,615$79,834
National Median$59,070

Other Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx
$7,410$78,802
CUNY Hunter College
New York
$7,382$77,537
CUNY City College
New York
$7,340$77,140
College of Staten Island CUNY
Staten Island
$7,490$77,066
Touro University
New York
$21,810$76,615

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 State University of New York at New Paltz, approximately 33% 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.