SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Delhi, New York · Public · 89.0% acceptance rate
ROI Score: 52/100 · Below Average Value
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
SUNY Delhi scores 52 (Below Average Value) on the CampusROI scale, held back by a 45.4% completion rate and a 12.6-year payback period that are hard to overlook. Average 6-year earnings sit at $33,300 and median debt at $15,180, producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.456. The picture varies by program: Registered Nursing (129 graduates) stands out sharply, with $89,749 year-one earnings and $109,387 at year four on a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.268 - a genuine outlier in an otherwise mediocre portfolio. Construction Management graduates earn $69,130 at year one. The problem is that high-volume programs like Criminal Justice (65 graduates, D-grade ROI) and Business Administration (26 graduates, D-grade) drag the institutional average. SUNY Delhi's 89.0% admission rate and SAT mid-ranges of 460-580 Math and 450-580 Reading reflect an open-access mission. In-state tuition of $8,772 is the school's clearest argument; the net price of $17,225 includes room and board costs that push the effective total higher. The repayment rate of 68.5% is low and suggests a meaningful share of borrowers are not making progress on their loans, which tracks with the substandard completion rate. Prospective students should be candid about program choice: nursing here produces real outcomes; general business and criminal justice do not.
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $8,772/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $12,762/yr |
| Average net price | $17,225/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $68,900 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $51,629 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $33,300 |
| Median debt at graduation | $15,180 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $161 |
| Estimated payback period | 12.6 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 45.4% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,843 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $8,772/year ($12,762/year out-of-state), which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $17,225/year, or roughly $68,900 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $12,025/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $24,827/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $15,180, which works out to about $161 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($33,300) and comes to 0.46, which in our view is comfortably manageable.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,025 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,384 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,603 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,589 |
| $110,001+ | $24,827 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families earning under $30,000 pay $12,025 net price per year at SUNY Delhi - roughly $48,100 over four years. Against average 6-year earnings of $33,300, that cost is recoverable but the 12.6-year payback is long. Low-income students face the added risk of the 45.4% completion rate: leaving without a degree means carrying debt without the earnings boost. For low-income students who can secure nursing admission, the calculus improves significantly.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
The $48,001-75,000 income bracket pays $18,603 per year - the net price rises sharply from lower brackets, suggesting limited middle-income aid. The $75,001-110,000 bracket pays $20,589.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Families earning over $110,000 pay $24,827 net price per year. Full-pay at SUNY Delhi makes sense only for students committed to nursing, where the earnings profile is dramatically different from the institutional median.
Earnings by Major
Top 9 most popular majors at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $109,387 | B+ |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $49,141 | D |
| Construction Management | $81,047 | B |
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $53,385 | D |
| Hospitality Administration | $48,006 | D |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $51,716 | - |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | $82,138 | - |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | $58,573 | - |
| Business, General | $64,612 | - |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Registered Nursing
Nursing is the clear standout at SUNY Delhi: 129 graduates, $89,749 median year-one earnings, $109,387 at year four, and a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.268 (ROI grade B+). Against a median debt of $24,008, those earnings make repayment manageable. In a school where most programs produce poor ROI, nursing provides a defensible pathway to a credential with real labor market value. The program draws from the large nursing workforce demand in New York State and surrounding regions.
Construction Management
Construction Management (28 graduates) earns $69,130 at year one and $81,047 at year four, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.391 (ROI grade B). Median debt of $27,000 is manageable against those earnings. Construction project management roles in New York's active building market provide a plausible career path. This is SUNY Delhi's second-strongest program by earnings velocity, well above the institution's $33,300 average.
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Criminal Justice (65 graduates) earns $38,416 at year one and $49,141 at year four, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.722 (ROI grade D). Against $27,743 median debt, the numbers are difficult - graduates are servicing substantial loans relative to starting pay. Criminal justice is among SUNY Delhi's highest-enrollment programs, which amplifies the concern.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Business Administration (26 graduates) earns $33,248 at year one and $53,385 at year four, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.872 (ROI grade D). Median debt of $29,000 against $33,248 starting salary creates genuine debt stress. The four-year trajectory reaches $53k.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 63.6% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 68.5% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 63.4% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 65.6% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How SUNY College of Technology at Delhi’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Acceptance rate | 89.0% |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 460-580 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 450-580 |
| ACT Composite (25th-75th) | 18-23 |
| Enrollment | 2,843 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 49.0% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $6,928 |
At 89.0% admission, SUNY Delhi is effectively open access. SAT ranges of 460-580 Math and 450-580 Reading describe a broad admissions window. Scorecard does not report ACT composite ranges in detail beyond 18-23. The selective constraint here is not admissions but completion: fewer than half of students graduate, which is the primary risk factor for any enrollee regardless of academic preparation.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY College of Technology at Delhi (this school) | 52 | $17,225 | $51,629 |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 92 | $3,033 | $75,971 |
| CUNY Brooklyn College | 81 | $3,103 | $60,752 |
| Frostburg State University | 54 | $16,715 | $55,493 |
| Keene State College | 53 | $17,887 | $54,368 |
| Plymouth State University | 52 | $19,216 | $57,304 |
Who Thrives Here
SUNY Delhi admits 89.0% of applicants with SAT mid-ranges of 460-580 Math and 450-580 Reading, ACT 18-23. Enrollment of 2,843 makes it a small campus. The Pell grant rate of 49.0% signals a predominantly lower-income student body. The institution is best suited to students who are committed to applied, career-oriented programs - particularly nursing or construction management - where the data shows strong outcomes. Students entering general academic programs face completion and earnings data that should give pause.
The Verdict: Proceed With Caution
The money case for SUNY College of Technology at Delhi is mixed, and worth a hard look before you commit. At $17,225 per year after aid, the typical graduate earns $51,629 ten years after entry, which means it takes about 12.6 years to earn the cost back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years. Whether it's worth it comes down to your major and your aid package.
What it has going for it: manageable debt relative to earnings. What to keep an eye on: its 45.4% graduation rate, a three-year loan repayment rate of 68.5% (median across the schools we score: 73.6%).
Median debt of $15,180 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $33,300 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46, under the 1.0 point at which debt would equal a full year of those earnings. Your major matters a lot here: graduates in higher-earning fields will see the better end of this.
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi: Common Questions
Is SUNY College of Technology at Delhi worth it?
In our view, the money case is mixed and worth a hard look before you commit. SUNY College of Technology at Delhi scores 52/100 on our ROI scale. At $17,225 a year after aid the typical graduate earns $51,629 ten years after entry, so it takes about 12.6 years to earn the cost back. For context, the median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
How much does SUNY College of Technology at Delhi cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $17,225 a year, or roughly $68,900 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do SUNY College of Technology at Delhi graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $51,629 ten years after enrolling, roughly $9,829 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off SUNY College of Technology at Delhi?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 12.6 years for SUNY College of Technology at Delhi. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do SUNY College of Technology at Delhi graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $15,180, against average earnings of $33,300 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.46. In our view that is reasonable, though your major matters: higher-earning fields will see the better end of it.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi?
The six-year graduation rate is 45.4%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.