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SUNY Adirondack

Queensbury, NY
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Value
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,267
-23% vs average
Net Price / Year
$10,389
-49% vs average
Graduation Rate
N/A
Payback Period
1 years
Median Debt
$14,345
Student Body
1,844

SUNY Adirondack — Earnings vs Cost (vs National Average)

Source: U.S. Dept of Education (College Scorecard)CollegeValueRanked

Is SUNY Adirondack Worth It?

There isn't enough publicly available data to calculate a definitive value score for SUNY Adirondack. This may be due to the institution's size, reporting gaps, or the specific programs offered.

The investment pays for itself in just 1 year — among the fastest payback periods of any college we track.

Best Programs at SUNY Adirondack

Program-level earnings data isn't available for SUNY Adirondack. When evaluating whether to attend, research outcomes for your specific major using the Department of Education's College Scorecard or ask the admissions office for placement rates.

As a general rule: STEM, nursing, accounting, and computer science programs tend to deliver the strongest ROI regardless of institution. Humanities and arts programs can still be worthwhile, but require more intentional career planning to achieve financial payoff.

Return on Investment

Estimated 4-Year Cost

$41,556

Based on $10,389/yr net price × 4 years

Earnings Premium

-23%

vs. national average of $53,787/yr

Payback Period

1 years

Time to recoup the total cost through higher earnings

10-Year Net Gain

$371,114

Median earnings over 10 years minus total cost of attendance

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Quick Facts

Institution Type
public
Location
Queensbury, NY
Student Body
1,844 students
Net Price (Annual)
$10,389
Median Earnings (10yr)
$41,267
Median Student Debt
$14,345

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Median earnings are measured 10 years after enrollment. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal financial aid. Value scores are calculated using our methodology.