Is Syracuse University worth it?
Syracuse University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Syracuse, New York (midsize city). It awarded 6,710 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in computer and information sciences, information science and informatics.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$50,956
Median earnings 4 years after
$79,406
Median earnings 10 years after
$79,164
Average net price
$38,793
Completion rate
84%
Completions (2024)
6,710
Years to pay back
2.0 years
Students (undergrad)
15,477
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $122,790 | $138,634 | 438 |
| Law | First professional | $67,081 | $97,648 | 294 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $54,934 | $90,535 | 263 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | $73,033 | $104,842 | 230 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $34,654 | $65,694 | 229 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Master's | $62,662 | $87,500 | 210 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $72,819 | $120,274 | 208 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $43,232 | $75,239 | 193 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $57,777 | $91,235 | 186 |
| Library Science and Administration | Master's | $44,225 | $55,160 | 175 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | $102,205 | $155,598 | 170 |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $40,757 | $70,404 | 168 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $37,556 | $70,815 | 167 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $55,974 | $83,649 | 161 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's | $34,821 | $68,219 | 149 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 272 |
| Informatics | Master's | 240 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 220 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 206 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 200 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 162 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Master's | 162 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 151 |
| Public Administration | Master's | 145 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | 134 |
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Sources: federal figures for Syracuse University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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