Median Earnings (1yr)
$102,313
95th percentile (80th in NY)
Sample Size
59
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Syracuse University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Syracuse University graduates earn $102k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all information science/studies masters 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 masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (20 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Syracuse University$102,313$115,010
Clarkson University$86,728
Pace University$77,771$90,656
SUNY Polytechnic Institute$65,414$72,319
University at Albany$42,523$52,959
National Median$71,873

Other Information Science/Studies Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Clarkson University
Potsdam
$57,950$86,728
Pace University
New York
$51,424$77,771
SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica
$8,578$65,414
University at Albany
Albany
$10,408$42,523

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 Syracuse University, approximately 16% 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.