Median Earnings (1yr)
$23,682
11th percentile (60th in NY)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

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

State University of New York at Plattsburgh graduates earn $24k, placing them in the 11th percentile of all ecology, evolution, systematics, and population biology bachelors 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

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (23 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
State University of New York at Plattsburgh$23,682$40,039
New York University$41,024$63,003$25,0000.61
Siena College$37,789$27,0000.71
Stony Brook University$22,725$38,257$20,5000.90
St Lawrence University$17,443$26,5001.52
National Median$29,460$23,4800.80

Other Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
New York University
New York
$60,438$41,024$25,000
Siena College
Loudonville
$44,405$37,789$27,000
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$10,560$22,725$20,500
St Lawrence University
Canton
$63,870$17,443$26,500

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 State University of New York at Plattsburgh, approximately 39% 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.

Sample Size: Based on 17 graduates with reported earnings and 14 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.