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SUNY College at Potsdam

NY · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
B
ROI Score
72/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$21K$65K$90KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Public Health$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Archeology$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$25K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$25K$48K$65KCCAUTION
History$26K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$25K$50K$67KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$26K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$26K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$25K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Music$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Visual and Performing Arts$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at SUNY College at Potsdam earns a grade of B, with median debt of $21K and year-5 earnings of $90K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

SUNY College at Potsdam has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at SUNY College at Potsdam. For example, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences graduates have median debt of $21K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences with median year-5 earnings of $90K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).