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Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, NY·Public·117 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $117,300 within 10 years.

Upstate Medical University campus

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117
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Grad Rate
$117,300
Earnings
10 yr
$15,000
Debt

About This School

Upstate Medical University is a public institution located in Syracuse, New York with approximately 117 undergraduate students enrolled. Typical graduates earn $117,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

The State University of New York Upstate Medical University is a public medical school in Syracuse, New York. Founded in 1834, Upstate is the 15th oldest medical school in the United States and is the only medical school in Central New York. The university is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

This is a strong option for students set on a health sciences career — with median earnings of $117,300 a decade out and a remarkably low median debt of $15,000, the financial case here is genuinely hard to argue with. The tiny undergraduate enrollment of just 117 students signals this is a highly specialized institution, not a traditional college experience, so it's best suited for students who already know they're heading into medicine or a related clinical field.

Founded
1950
Setting
Midsize city

Popular Programs

Health Professions97%
Biological Sciences3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Elizabeth BlackwellThomas SzaszFrederick BallantyneSid WatkinsBruce Greyson

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

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ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
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Out-of-State Tuition
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after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduation$15,000

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
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within 6 years
Retention Rate
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freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$117,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$65,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$117,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 7.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White71%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (117 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Upstate Medical University

750 E Adams St

Syracuse, NY 13210

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Image Credit

Photo by Andrew nyr, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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