Suny Polytechnic Institute's published cost of attendance is $23,741, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. 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.
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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) | $23,741 |
| Tuition and Fees | $21,215 |
| Room and Board | $16,584 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$9,577 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,164 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,442 |
| $30–48k | $9,561 |
| $48–75k | $13,934 |
| $75–110k | $15,876 |
| $110k+ | $20,613 |
Suny Polytechnic Institute's published cost of attendance is $23,741, but need-based aid reshapes that figure meaningfully across income levels. 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 Polytechnic Institute participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay — the net price illusion — is most pronounced for lower-income students, where grant aid covers a larger share of cost. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $73,730, median federal debt of $17,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $195 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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 Polytechnic Institute earn median 4-year earnings of $73,730, placing Suny Polytechnic Institute in the 74.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $7,202 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 81.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Suny Polytechnic Institute #512 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Computer and Information Sciences, General reports 47 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $85,180, ranked #104 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 46 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $59,011, ranked #273 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 40 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $108,014, ranked #58 nationally in its major. Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians reports 35 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $76,413, ranked #23 nationally in its major.
