SUNY College at Potsdam's published cost of attendance is $25,083. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that sticker price: low-income families pay approximately $8,623, middle-income families pay around $14,524, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,041.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,083 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,678 |
| Room and Board | $15,280 |
| Books and Supplies | $950 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,459 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,624 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,623 |
| $30–48k | $8,684 |
| $48–75k | $14,524 |
| $75–110k | $15,513 |
| $110k+ | $20,041 |
SUNY College at Potsdam's published cost of attendance is $25,083. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that sticker price: low-income families pay approximately $8,623, middle-income families pay around $14,524, and higher-income families pay approximately $20,041. Azimuth ranks Suny College At Potsdam #391 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. SUNY College at Potsdam participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. As a public institution, the university benefits from state appropriations that help keep sticker price lower than comparable private colleges. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the institution's aid structure prioritizes meeting demonstrated need within available resources. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $49,169, median federal debt of $24,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of SUNY College at Potsdam earn median 4-year earnings of $49,169, placing Suny College At Potsdam in the 9.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $10,451 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Suny College At Potsdam in the 19.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Suny College At Potsdam #1288 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect the institution's education-focused mission and the stable, in-demand career pathways that teacher-preparation programs create. The earnings pattern centers on education and human-services fields. Subject-Specific Teacher Education is the largest program with 106 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $57,949, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. The Business Administration program graduates 61 students earning $57,066, at 0.8x benchmark, while Teacher Education delivers $53,834 for 58 graduates at 1.1x benchmark. Psychology, General and Music round out the top five, with earnings of $48,601 and $36,677 respectively. The concentration in Education — which anchors the institution's degree output — connects directly to New York's sustained demand for educators and support professionals, supporting long-term career stability and predictable earnings growth.
