Upstate Medical University is a public 4-year college in Syracuse, New York with 159 undergraduates.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Upstate Medical University tuition, cost and net price
Upstate Medical University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- Former students earned a median of $95,243 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $15,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 16% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Upstate Medical University majors and what graduates earn
Upstate Medical University awarded bachelor's degrees in 4 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($116,111).
All 4 majors at Upstate Medical University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 20 | $96,508 | $116,111 | n/a |
| Medical lab science | 8 | n/a | $88,981 | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | 48 | $81,220 | $86,543 | $15,000 |
| Biotechnology | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Upstate Medical University
15 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 15 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | Professional doctorate | 142 | $67,294 | $237,792 |
| Nursing | Master's | 67 | $108,014 | $45,042 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 45 | $141,541 | $114,092 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 36 | $77,255 | $156,222 |
| Public health | Master's | 25 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical lab science | Master's | 15 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Doctoral | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Neuroscience | Doctoral | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | Doctoral | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | Doctoral | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Physiology | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 159 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 76% women, 24% men
- 8 students for every faculty member
- Setting: midsize city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
How much do Upstate Medical University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $95,243 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.