State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY · Public · Visit Website

SUNY New Paltz is located in the Mid-Hudson Valley, a setting that provides both natural beauty and access to New York City. The campus itself features a mix of historic and modern architecture, set against the backdrop of the Shawangunk Ridge. Students benefit from a strong liberal arts focus, with popular programs in art, education, and the sciences. The school's location in a vibrant college town contributes to a close-knit community and active student life.

Programs Analyzed
29
Avg Grad Earnings
$32,784/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
46/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$8,524/yr
Out-of-state: $18,434/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 33% of students receive Pell Grants and 45% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $11,330 $45,320 7.2x
$30K – $48K $14,284 $57,136 5.7x
$48K – $75K $19,631 $78,524 4.2x
$75K – $110K $20,787 $83,148 3.9x
$110K+ $25,074 $100,296 3.3x
Sticker price (no aid) $8,524 $34,096 9.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at State University of New York at New Paltz

29 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Accounting and Related Services
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77 $47,884/yr Very High 20.3x
Electrical
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74 $72,238/yr Very High 27.8x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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73 $43,834/yr Very High 18.7x
Economics
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71 $47,363/yr Very High 18.9x
Business Administration
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65 $34,979/yr High 19.5x
Teacher Education
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64 $39,714/yr High 16.4x
Marketing
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63 $37,946/yr Very High 20.8x
Mechanical Engineering
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61 $66,274/yr Very High 18.4x
Computer and Information Sciences, General
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58 $42,538/yr Very High 11.5x
Biology, General
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52 $32,288/yr High 21.1x
Teacher Education
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52 $28,929/yr High 16.7x
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
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47 $40,524/yr High 15.6x
Design and Applied Arts
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47 $34,677/yr High 16.0x
Psychology, General
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45 $29,817/yr High 15.4x
Political Science and Government
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44 $24,676/yr Very High 15.5x
Romance Languages & Literatures
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43 $28,681/yr Very High 16.6x
Communication and Media Studies
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41 $29,860/yr High 14.8x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
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40 $23,551/yr High 14.2x
Sociology
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39 $26,901/yr High 14.2x
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
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39 $25,475/yr High 18.0x
History
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39 $20,124/yr High 13.4x
Journalism
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36 $29,628/yr Very High 14.4x
English Language and Literature, General
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32 $23,862/yr Very High 13.6x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority
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30 $23,751/yr Very High 14.5x
Fine and Studio Arts
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24 $18,842/yr Moderate 7.7x
Music
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24 $17,406/yr High 4.1x
Visual and Performing Arts, General
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23 $19,893/yr High 9.8x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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21 $21,800/yr Moderate 5.9x
Anthropology
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20 $17,288/yr High 3.3x
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