Median Earnings (1yr)
$42,604
5th percentile (25th in NY)
Est. Median Debt
$21,365
Est. from NY median (8 programs)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How SUNY Polytechnic Institute graduates compare to all programs nationally

SUNY Polytechnic Institute graduates earn $43k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all information science/studies 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

Information Science/Studies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (34 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
SUNY Polytechnic Institute$42,604$66,307$21,365*
Excelsior University$88,713$16,667*0.19
CUNY Graduate School and University Center$73,937$24,950*0.34
Syracuse University$73,033$84,923$26,694*0.37
Stony Brook University$68,007$88,954$19,750*0.29
SUNY Old Westbury$56,333*
National Median$58,651$25,750*0.44
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Information Science/Studies Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Excelsior University
Albany
$88,713$16,667
CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York
$7,410$73,937$24,950
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$63,061$73,033$26,694
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
$10,560$68,007$19,750
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury
$8,379$56,333

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 Polytechnic Institute, approximately 37% 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 18 graduates with reported earnings and 16 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.