by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about State University of New York at Plattsburgh Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. Click on any of the following links to jump to that section on this page.
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In College Factual’s 2026 ranking of the Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S., State University of New York at Plattsburgh landed the #590 spot out of the 4,630 schools analyzed for this list.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in New York, SUNY Plattsburgh came in at #54.
### Best Graduate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, SUNY Plattsburgh came in at #590.
State University of New York at Plattsburgh was the school of choice for 715 graduate students in the last year for which we have data.College Factual looked at the demographics of these students to determine how diverse the population is.Our findings are below.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 70.1% of the total graduate students at SUNY Plattsburgh are women and 29.9% are men.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 19.9% of the graduate student population at SUNY Plattsburgh.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 1.0% of graduate students hail from another country.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at SUNY Plattsburgh who borrowed carries a median debt of $24,217.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at SUNY Plattsburgh enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $59,645.
The average early-career salary for post-master’s certificate recipients from SUNY Plattsburgh is $88,908.
Early-career pay varies by field of study. The following table shows the graduate fields of study at SUNY Plattsburgh with the highest average early-career salaries for recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Educational Administration | $88,908 |
| Communication Sciences | $61,781 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | $60,181 |
| Special Education | $58,561 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | $45,923 |
State University of New York at Plattsburgh is a public institution situated in Plattsburgh, New York.Plattsburgh is a good match for students who enjoy small-town life. Get more details about the location of State University of New York at Plattsburgh.
Contact details for SUNY Plattsburgh are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2681 |
| Phone: | 518-564-2000 |
| Website: | www.plattsburgh.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/sunyplattsburgh |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/PlattsburghNews |
About 75.7% of the graduate students at State University of New York at Plattsburgh took at least one online class.Roughly 49.5% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
| Masters Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 16 | — |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 9 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 18 | $61,781 |
| Data Analytics. | 12 | — |
| Educational Administration | 1 | — |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 23 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation | 1 | — |
| Special Education | 64 | $58,561 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 82 | $60,181 |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Special Education | 10 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 9 | — |
| Educational Administration | 89 | $88,908 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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