Dance at SUNY College at Potsdam
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How SUNY College at Potsdam graduates compare to all programs nationally
SUNY College at Potsdam graduates earn $24k, placing them in the 65th percentile of all dance bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Dance bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (30 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $24,094 | — | $22,345* | — |
| CUNY Lehman College | $27,843 | — | $11,994* | 0.43 |
| Marymount Manhattan College | $21,880 | $33,622 | $27,000* | 1.23 |
| Fordham University | $20,381 | $32,434 | $26,000* | 1.28 |
| Pace University | $19,614 | $32,763 | $27,000* | 1.38 |
| University at Buffalo | $17,110 | — | $20,500* | 1.20 |
| National Median | $21,878 | — | $25,000* | 1.14 |
Other Dance Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $7,410 | $27,843 | $11,994 |
| Marymount Manhattan College New York | $40,260 | $21,880 | $27,000 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $61,992 | $20,381 | $26,000 |
| Pace University New York | $51,424 | $19,614 | $27,000 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $10,782 | $17,110 | $20,500 |
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 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.