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, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Post-master's certificateReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 2,246 ; Graduate: 559Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 2% ; Graduate: 52%Graduation Rate:
48%Transfer Rate:
29%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$47,866Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$24,250Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
85%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$9,450Credit for Military Training:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
SUNY College at Potsdam is located in New York
New York at a Glance:

Top Majors in New York:
Top Incentives in New York:
- Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): Up to $5,665 annually
- Excelsior Scholarship: Full tuition coverage
Top Career Pathways in New York:
- 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


