Information Science/Studies at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Starting at $42,604 puts this program significantly behind the curve—it ranks in just the 5th percentile nationally and 25th in New York, where the state median for Information Science bachelor's degrees is $51,363. While debt appears manageable at an estimated $21,365 (based on comparable NY programs), that's only half the story when first-year earnings trail peer programs by nearly $9,000 in-state and $16,000 nationally. The gap is substantial: top NY programs like Syracuse and Stony Brook place graduates above $68,000, while SUNY Poly graduates start 37% lower.

The 56% earnings jump to $66,307 by year four is impressive growth, but it's essentially playing catch-up to where many comparable programs start. Even after four years, graduates barely exceed what the typical New York Information Science bachelor's holder earns in year one. For a field where technical skills and institutional reputation matter considerably in hiring, these numbers suggest employers may not yet view SUNY Poly's program as competitive with established alternatives, despite the school's specialized focus and reasonable admission selectivity.

Given the suppressed data here (too few graduates to report confidently), these figures come from peer programs rather than actual SUNY Poly outcomes—the small graduate pool itself raises questions about program scale and employer visibility. If you're considering this investment, the substantial earnings gap versus other accessible SUNY options like Stony Brook demands explanation directly from the program about placement outcomes and employer relationships.