All SUNY Polytechnic Institute majors by area
- Engineering · 11
- Communications & Media · 4
- Technology & Computing · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Science & Math · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Humanities & Languages · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | $60,249 | $87,788 | $26,471 |
| Electrical Engineering | $66,211 | $81,574 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $62,681 | $76,413 | $22,108 |
| Civil Engineering | $63,637 | $75,078 | $19,146 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $62,090 | $74,297 | $22,934 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $52,336 | $73,268 | $24,750 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | $34,637 | $68,548 | — |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | $78,264 | — | $13,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | $40,991 | $22,689 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | — | — | — |
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,721 | $85,180 | $23,396 |
| Information Technology | $52,079 | $70,052 | $19,000 |
| Information Science / Studies | $42,604 | $67,049 | — |
| Computer Science | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $41,684 | $59,011 | $19,500 |
| Accounting | $41,610 | $55,821 | $26,500 |
| Finance | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $80,210 | $108,014 | $21,500 |
| Health Administration | $39,298 | $62,288 | $23,750 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $30,834 | $54,176 | $12,216 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $20,252 | — | $15,500 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former SUNY Polytechnic Institute students earn a median $64,355 ten years after starting college, more than 61% of New York colleges we cover. 55% graduate within six years.
SUNY Polytechnic Institute majors questions
How many majors does SUNY Polytechnic Institute offer?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers 34 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Communications & Media.
What is the highest-paying major at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
Nursing graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn a median $108,014 four years after graduating, the highest of the 18 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,500.
Which SUNY Polytechnic Institute majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Psychology graduates earn the least: a median $40,318 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to SUNY Polytechnic Institute overview