Students walk in front of SUNY Potsdam’s Satterlee Hall during the first day of classes on Monday, August, 28, 2023. SUNY Potsdam has been ranked in the top 35 public institutions in the country in the Washington Monthly 2023 College Guide list of National Master’s Universities. SUNY Potsdam photo.
POTSDAM – The State University of New York at Potsdam has been ranked No. 47 in the country in its national master’s universities ratings, according to Washington Monthly.
Since the rankings were first created 18 years ago, SUNY Potsdam has continually climbed the list.
SUNY Potsdam was among the top 8 percent of national master’s-granting universities rated this year, coming out at No. 47 out of all 604 institutions on the list, and No. 34 among the public colleges listed.
“For over two centuries, SUNY Potsdam has been steadfast in providing an education that is not only accessible and affordable, but also deeply ingrained in the betterment of society,” said President Dr. Suzanne Smith. “This latest national recognition affirms our commitment to creating the difference-makers of tomorrow — helping students graduate with less debt, on a path to successful and fulfilling careers.”
For its guide, Washington Monthly ranks colleges based on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories: social mobility, research, and promoting public service.
SUNY Potsdam also was recognized in Washington Monthly’s Best Bang for the Buck (Northeast) rankings, which lists campuses that help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices. The College came in at No. 68 in that ranking, out of 388 institutions that made the cut. Among public institutions, SUNY Potsdam ranks at No. 30 in the Northeast for value.
The College rates highly thanks in large part to the social mobility return it provides for graduates, helping students from all socioeconomic backgrounds earn their degrees and go on to fulfilling and successful careers, with as little debt…
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