At a glance
Average net price
$14,164
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
55.1%
Admission rate
81%
Undergrad size
1,849
In-state tuition
$8,625
Out-of-state tuition
$21,215
Cost of attendance
$23,741
Median earnings (10y)
$64,355
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,201
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 69.2%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
11 program areas reported · Heavily focused on stem (56% of credentials).
- STEM56%
- Health10%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences6%
- Computer science19.9%~367 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business19.7%~363 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering tech18.6%~343 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering10.9%~202 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Health professions10.3%~190 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Communication7.4%~137 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~97 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology4.6%~85 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics1.3%~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences1.3%~24 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 134 | $97,384 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 103 | $34,267 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 75 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 73 | $50,531 | $22,108 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 72 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 65 | $62,787 | $21,500 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 61 | $53,881 | $23,396 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 59 | $45,742 | $19,000 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 55 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 53 | $58,631 | $26,471 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 50 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 50 | $49,615 | $24,750 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $12,216 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 43 | $56,696 | $22,934 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 39 | $45,223 | $23,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 39 | $37,709 | $26,500 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | $19,146 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 35 | $28,540 | $19,500 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master's | 25 | $58,794 | — |
| Engineering, Other. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | $13,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 22 | $41,304 | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 20 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other. | Doctoral | 16 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Graduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | Bachelor's | — | — | $22,689 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | — | — | $26,000 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | — | $23,434 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | — | — | $15,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About SUNY Polytechnic Institute
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is a mid-sized institution located in Utica, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,849 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Computer science, Business, Engineering tech.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at SUNY Polytechnic Institute — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,164 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,625 for in-state students and $21,215 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $23,741 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 55.1%, a above-average completion outcome. 69.2% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $64,355 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
SUNY Polytechnic Institute confers degrees and certificates across 11 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Computer science, Business, Engineering tech. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (56% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), health (10% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
SUNY Polytechnic Institute accepts 81% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,201. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Utica, New York (suburb), SUNY Polytechnic Institute draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Q.How much does SUNY Polytechnic Institute cost?
The average net price at SUNY Polytechnic Institute is $14,164 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $23,741.
Q.What is the graduation rate at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute has a 6-year graduation rate of 55.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute admits 81% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do SUNY Polytechnic Institute graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median SUNY Polytechnic Institute graduate earns $64,355 per year.
Q.What is tuition at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?
Published tuition is $8,625 in-state and $21,215 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is SUNY Polytechnic Institute located?
SUNY Polytechnic Institute is located in Utica, New York (ZIP 13502).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with SUNY Polytechnic Institute at their official website.