Median Earnings (1yr)
$24,094
65th percentile
60th percentile in New York
Est. Median Debt
$22,345
Est. from NY median (4 programs)

Where SUNY College at Potsdam Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all dance bachelors's programs nationally

Earnings Distribution

How SUNY College at Potsdam graduates compare to all programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Dance bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (30 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
SUNY College at PotsdamPotsdam$8,712$24,094โ€”$22,345*โ€”
CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx$7,410$27,843โ€”$11,994*0.43
Marymount Manhattan CollegeNew York$40,260$21,880$33,622$27,000*1.23
Fordham UniversityBronx$61,992$20,381$32,434$26,000*1.28
Pace UniversityNew York$51,424$19,614$32,763$27,000*1.38
University at BuffaloBuffalo$10,782$17,110โ€”$20,500*1.20
National Medianโ€”$21,878โ€”$25,000*1.14
* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with dance graduates

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Dancers

Perform dances. May perform on stage, for broadcasting, or for video recording.

Jobs growth:

Choreographers

Create new dance routines. Rehearse performance of routines. May direct and stage presentations.

Jobs growth:
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 SUNY College at Potsdam, 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.

Sample Size: Based on 16 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.