State University of New York at Cortland campus

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SUNY Cortland Student Outcomes

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  • 4 Year
  • Cortland, NY
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

70% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

67% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for State University of New York at Cortland
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 46% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 65% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 67% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from State University of New York at Cortland. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. State University of New York at Cortland is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,300 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending State University of New York at Cortland
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $35,400 per year
after 7 years $39,500 per year
after 8 years $42,400 per year
after 9 years $45,000 per year
after 10 years $47,300 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former State University of New York at Cortland students who are working and no longer in school is $47,300, which is 38% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$21,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

68%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$222 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

75% vs. 47% national average

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=196149.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026