State University of New York at New Paltz: programs, outcomes and local jobs

State University of New York at New Paltz at a glance

• 6,086

  students enrolled

• 2,026

  degrees and certificates a year

• 72%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $18,809

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,070 in state, $16,980 out of state

• $45,555

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $58,073

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  46% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around State University of New York at New Paltz

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Ulster County, where the college is.

• 645

  open professional jobs

• 68

  entry level

  2 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  28 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Ulster County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $81,804

  median household income

  Ulster County

• 44%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, business & management, psychology, which lead to academic (1 open), programs (15 open), finance (57 open), sales (65 open), operations (86 open), marketing (22 open).

Hiring most: L3HARRIS Technologies (65), Paychex (25), Rochester Institute of Technology (23), JPMorgan Chase (19), Harris Health Strategic Fund (16), Re Build Manufacturing (14), CACI International (12), Excellus BCBS (12).

What they hire for: Engineering (176), Operations (86), Sales (65), Finance (57), Human Resources (43), Legal (25). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Ulster County Workforce Development Board.

• Ulster County Career CenterKingston · 845-443-8066 · M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is State University of New York at New Paltz?

State University of New York at New Paltz enrolls about 6,086 students and is a public 4-year institution in New Paltz, New York. It awards about 2,026 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz?

72% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do State University of New York at New Paltz graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,555 six years after entry and $58,073 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does State University of New York at New Paltz offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. State University of New York at New Paltz awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near State University of New York at New Paltz?

645 open professional jobs are listed in Ulster County, 68 of them entry level and 2 saying no experience is needed. L3HARRIS Technologies has the most openings.