Utica University
Utica, NY · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Utica, New York, Utica University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 2,278 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $63,277 ten years after enrollment, which is 55% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 55.9%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $22,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.81x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,108 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions, Health Services, Homeland Security, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$63,277
Graduation Rate
55.9%
Median Debt
$22,500
Average Net Price
$19,108
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.83x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.81x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,278
Admission Rate
92.0%
Average SAT
1110
Retention Rate
70.7%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$26,930
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,930
Pell Grant Rate
33.4%
Federal Loan Rate
66.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$13,290
Income $30K–$48K
$14,518
Income $48K–$75K
$16,439
Income $110K+
$26,685
Student Demographics
Women
60.5%
White
65.7%
Black
9.7%
Hispanic
10.8%
Asian
3.7%
Two or More Races
3.6%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
58.6%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIET) - Coordinated Program in Dietetics (Preaccredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree, Occupational Therapy (OTD) - Programs leading to a Doctoral Degree (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels (Accredited)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) — RN Baccalaureate Degree Programs (Accredited)
- Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee — Baccalaureate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (BTEAC) - Baccalaureate programs, Graduate Teacher Education Accreditation Council (GTEAC) - Graduate programs (Accredited)
Programs (51)
Bachelor (30)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | $94,981 | 252 |
| Health Services | $62,369 | 83 |
| Homeland Security | $82,733 | 76 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $69,898 | 50 |
| Clinical Psychology | $53,457 | 35 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 32 |
| Business Administration & Management | $53,705 | 30 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 25 |
| Psychology | $50,847 | 22 |
| Business Information Systems | $60,150 | 18 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 16 |
| Biology | Not reported | 15 |
| Construction Management | Not reported | 15 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 14 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 13 |
| History | Not reported | 12 |
| Communications | $44,969 | 11 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 9 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 9 |
| Public Relations | $55,344 | 8 |
| Foods, Nutrition & Wellness | Not reported | 8 |
| Zoology | Not reported | 6 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 4 |
| Chemistry | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Accounting | $51,882 | 4 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 3 |
| International Studies | Not reported | 3 |
| Physics | Not reported | 3 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $56,113 | 1 |
Master (11)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 81 |
| Homeland Security | $118,906 | 61 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $66,176 | 49 |
| Business Administration & Management | $92,521 | 44 |
| Health Services Administration | $80,570 | 43 |
| Special Education | $57,847 | 28 |
| Security & Protective Services | $108,561 | 26 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 25 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 17 |
| Secondary Education | Not reported | 11 |
| Accounting | $92,248 | 7 |
First Professional (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 94 |
Graduate Certificate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 10 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 8 |
Undergraduate Certificate (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Security & Protective Services | $82,049 | 8 |
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Political Science | Bachelor | 2 |
| Sociology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Special Education | Bachelor | 1 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 1 |
| Geological Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Criminal Justice Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in New York
- Highest Earning Master's Criminal Justice Programs in New York
- Highest Job Growth Master's Criminal Justice Programs
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in New York
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