# SUNY College at Potsdam: Visual and Performing Arts (bachelor's)

Potsdam, NY. IPEDS 196200, CIP 50.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-college-at-potsdam/majors/visual-and-performing-arts

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: not reported
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $33,743 (U.S. median for this major: $41,156 across 62 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $25,773)
- Rank in NY: 6 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (7 colleges, $41,097): -$7,354
- Versus the U.S. median: -$7,413

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.34 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $33,743 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,623 | $37,424 | no earnings gain |
| 30-48k | $8,684 | $37,689 | no earnings gain |
| 48-75k | $14,524 | $63,034 | no earnings gain |
| 75-110k | $15,513 | $67,326 | no earnings gain |
| 110k+ | $20,041 | $86,978 | no earnings gain |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Visual and Performing Arts at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham University | $65,848 | $27,000 | $44,338 | 82% |
| SUNY Oneonta | $47,321 | $24,250 | $19,158 | 69% |
| State University of New York at New Paltz | $41,097 | $21,324 | $18,809 | 72% |
| SUNY at Purchase College | $39,791 | $27,000 | $18,913 | 63% |
| New York Institute of Technology | $34,055 | not reported | $22,443 | 59% |
| SUNY College at Potsdam | $33,743 | $27,000 | $13,624 | 45% |

## Careers
- Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024): median wage not reported metro, $77,340 NY, $62,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs -1.7% by 2035
- Art Directors (SOC 27-1011): median wage not reported metro, $137,320 NY, $114,850 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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