1816
Potsdam, NY

About SUNY College at Potsdam

SUNY Potsdam provides outreach beyond its physical campus, located along the Adirondack Mountains, offering online and hybrid degrees. Distance education graduate programs include fields in business, healthcare, and education.

What can you expect from an online degree program at SUNY Potsdam?

  • Content equal to that of on-campus counterparts
  • Asynchronous, synchronous, or a classroom combination depending on the degree program
  • Opportunities for engagement and communications with faculty and peers

More about the university:

Founded in 1816, the university is one of America’s oldest, and part of the State University of New York system. The school retains a mission to prepare students to serve in unlimited locations, from local communities to global settings. Students are encouraged to grow their critical thinking, creativity, and discovery capabilities, to be applied in all areas of their lives. SUNY Potsdam works to foster a positive atmosphere for all who are part of the campus community, with commitments to educational achievement, diversity, safety, responsibility, and more

Accreditation & Licensing

SUNY College at Potsdam is accredited by:

Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)

Type:

4-year, Public

Highest Level Offered:

Post-master's certificate

Religious Affiliation:

Not applicable

Enrollment:

Undergraduate: 2,246 ; Graduate: 559

Percent of Fully Online Students:

Undergraduate: 2% ; Graduate: 52%

Graduation Rate:

48%

Transfer Rate:

29%

Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:

$47,866

Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):

$24,250

Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:

85%

Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:

$9,450

Credit for Military Training:

Yes

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Geographic and Educational Overview

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SUNY College at Potsdam is located in New York

New York at a Glance:

State flag of NY
Albany
20,201,249
54,555 sq mi
64
150
35
$16,800.00

Top Incentives in New York:

Top Career Pathways in New York:

Financial Analysis
  • Entry Level: Financial Analyst ($85,000)
  • Mid Level: Senior Analyst ($130,000)
  • Senior Level: Finance Director ($200,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Finance
  • Certifications: CFA, Series 7, Series 63
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Online Programs offered by SUNY College at Potsdam

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Education

Advanced Certificate in College Teaching
Master of Science in Education in Literacy
Master of Science in Instructional Design & Educational Technology