Is SUNY at Purchase College worth it?
SUNY at Purchase College is a public, four-year institution in Purchase, New York (large suburb). It awarded 721 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, communication and dance.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$21,082
Median earnings 4 years after
$45,570
Median earnings 10 years after
$45,092
Average net price
$18,913
Completion rate
63%
Completions (2024)
721
Years to pay back
1.7 years
Students (undergrad)
3,197
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $18,090 | $39,974 | 171 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $25,197 | $47,922 | 142 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $31,881 | $46,596 | 92 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's | $18,079 | $51,954 | 66 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $27,838 | $47,022 | 64 |
| Music | Bachelor's | $17,887 | $41,926 | 63 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $18,128 | $43,265 | 62 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $14,984 | N/A | 56 |
| Dance | Bachelor's | $12,039 | $30,406 | 47 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $22,011 | $52,859 | 38 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | Bachelor's | $31,175 | $53,100 | 37 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $35,124 | $53,042 | 34 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | $22,024 | $39,791 | 32 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $16,556 | $42,372 | 30 |
| Anthropology | Bachelor's | $18,085 | $40,048 | 27 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 57 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 41 |
| Dance, General | Bachelor's | 40 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Bachelor's | 38 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | Bachelor's | 35 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | Bachelor's | 34 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | 32 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | Bachelor's | 26 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | Bachelor's | 22 |
| Painting | Bachelor's | 21 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade | 13% | 1,280 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 12% | 1,156 |
| Educational Services | 11% | 1,086 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 11% | 1,036 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 10% | 948 |
| Information | 8% | 769 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 6% | 611 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 591 |
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Sources: federal figures for SUNY at Purchase College. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page