State University of New York at New Paltz
A good choice overall. It ranks 292 of 1,755 four-year colleges on student outcomes, with an overall score of 73.8 out of 100.
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Why it is good
- 75% of students graduate, better than 82% of four-year colleges.
- Students stay: 85% of first-year students return for a second year, better than 76% of four-year colleges.
- Strong pay: typical earnings ten years after starting are $65,774, higher than 68% of four-year colleges.
- Debt is manageable: graduates owe a typical $18,734 in federal loans against earnings of $65,774.
Why it is bad
Nothing stands out as clearly worse than similar colleges.
The numbers
What these figures measure
Graduation rate: share of all students, full-time or part-time, who finish within 8 years. Return for year 2: share of first-time, full-time students who come back for a second year. Earnings: median pay about 10 years after starting, for students who received federal aid. Debt: median federal loan debt among those who finish. Net price: average yearly cost after grants and scholarships. All from the U.S. Education Department College Scorecard, institution file dated November 2, 2026.
Programs and early earnings
Bachelor's degrees: largest programs
| Field | Graduates a year | Earnings, 2 yrs after | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 174 | $29,882 | $16,420 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 150 | $32,569 | $16,819 |
| Sociology | 103 | $30,080 | $22,266 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 98 | $33,138 | $22,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 78 | $28,753 | $19,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 73 | $30,409 | $18,500 |
| Biology, General | 65 | $22,329 | $17,625 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 64 | $23,930 | $16,750 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 62 | $22,192 | $18,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 52 | $58,221 | $16,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 52 | $40,467 | $18,610 |
| History | 50 | $22,648 | $15,750 |
Earnings are the median pay two years after completing, for graduates who were working and not enrolled again. The federal government hides figures for small programs, shown as n/a. Fields are broad groups, so a college may offer several majors inside one.
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The grade reflects outcomes for the average student compared with other four-year colleges. Individual majors can be much better or worse.