Top Ranked Programs
State University of New York At Plattsburgh's program mix is anchored in Business, with additional enrollment spread across education, social sciences, and health-related fields — a signature typical of regional public universities serving local and regional labor markets. Across 41 programs serving roughly 1,186 students annually, the institution's strongest financial outcomes cluster in business and applied professional fields where graduates move directly into the workforce. Nursing stands out as the program combining the broadest enrollment with consistently solid earnings, making it the primary driver of the institution's aggregate return profile. Business Administration, the largest program by graduate count with 111 graduates, delivers median earnings of $70,499 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks it #137 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Accounting and Psychology, General follow as the next largest programs, with graduates earning $70,109 and $50,673 respectively four years after enrollment, reflecting the institution's applied-professional orientation. The highest-earning programs at State University of New York At Plattsburgh are concentrated in business and technical fields. Nursing leads on earnings, with 104 graduates earning median earnings of $92,095 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks it #169 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Business Administration and Accounting also post strong early-career figures of $70,499 and $70,109 respectively, both representing direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect labor-market outcomes. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these business and applied-professional fields align with regional hiring demand.