Information Science/Studies at SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor's Degree
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)
| School | Earnings (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 |
Other Information Science/Studies Programs in New York
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (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.