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Alfred University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Alfred, New York (rural area). It awarded 512 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in mental health counseling, fine arts and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$35,756
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,242
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,897
Average net price
$25,620
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
512
Years to pay back
1.8 years
Students (undergrad)
1,423
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's | $66,377 | $84,232 | 137 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $22,912 | $38,877 | 93 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $56,143 | $69,000 | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $63,747 | $79,452 | 54 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,433 | $47,445 | 32 |
| Public Administration | Master's | $78,158 | $94,571 | 30 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $36,059 | $61,629 | 25 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,644 | $83,641 | 23 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's | $21,443 | N/A | 17 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $22,618 | $57,570 | 16 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Graduate certificate | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | N/A | $49,612 | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Post-master's certificate | 104 |
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | Bachelor's | 55 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 30 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's | 25 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 24 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 23 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 21 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 16 |
| Ceramic Sciences and Engineering | Bachelor's | 16 |
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Sources: federal figures for Alfred University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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