U.S. median for this major: $59,961.
College Scorecard field of study; 25 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 53% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,500.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,083. College Scorecard.
SUNY College at Potsdam Health Sciences: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Health Sciences nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses SUNY College at Potsdam's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,623 | $37,424 | 2.3 years |
| $30–48k | $8,684 | $37,689 | 2.4 years |
| $48–75k | $14,524 | $63,034 | 3.9 years |
| $75–110k | $15,513 | $67,326 | 4.2 years |
| $110k+ | $20,041 | $86,978 | 5.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (34% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Health Sciences graduates 4 years after graduating ($50,659) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $16,026 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Health Sciences at New York colleges
Every New York college we cover that reports Health Sciences graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Touro University | $135,742 | $23,875 | $29,627 | 72% |
| 2 | Stony Brook University | $77,075 | $20,780 | $18,784 | 76% |
| 3 | Utica University | $62,369 | $26,988 | $19,108 | 56% |
| 4 | CUNY York College | $60,346 | $13,488 | $4,456 | 32% |
| 5 | Daemen University | $51,458 | $27,000 | $18,693 | 59% |
| 6 | SUNY College at Potsdam | $50,659 | $27,000 | $13,624 | 45% |
19 more New York colleges offer Health Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Health Sciences graduates
Health Education Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at SUNY College at Potsdam, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About SUNY College at Potsdam
- Acceptance rate: 78% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 45% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $47,866
- Full cost breakdown · all 44 majors · overview
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SUNY College at Potsdam Health Sciences questions
How much do SUNY College at Potsdam Health Sciences graduates earn?
Health Sciences graduates of SUNY College at Potsdam earn a median $50,659 four years after graduating and $29,455 one year after. The U.S. median for Health Sciences graduates across 149 colleges is $59,961.
How much debt do SUNY College at Potsdam Health Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Health Sciences graduates of SUNY College at Potsdam is $27,000, about 53% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,500.
Is SUNY College at Potsdam a good school for Health Sciences in New York?
On pay, Health Sciences graduates of SUNY College at Potsdam earn $50,659 four years out, $10,699 below the median for the same major across 6 New York colleges ($61,358) and $9,302 below the U.S. median ($59,961). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does SUNY College at Potsdam rank for Health Sciences in New York?
Of 6 New York colleges reporting Health Sciences graduate earnings, SUNY College at Potsdam ranks 6th. The highest is Touro University at $135,742.
What jobs do Health Sciences graduates get?
A common career is health education specialists, with a median wage of $62,560 in New York and $64,070 nationally.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “SUNY College at Potsdam Health Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-college-at-potsdam/majors/health-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).