SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Canton, NY 13617-1098
About SUNY College of Technology at Canton
SUNY College of Technology at Canton is a public four-year university in Canton, New York, serving roughly 2,741 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 92.15% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,860 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton charges 59% above the national public median tuition ($8,742).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 37% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 38.45%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $47,860.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at SUNY College of Technology at Canton is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 684% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY College of Technology at Canton | $8,742 | $15,268 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is SUNY College of Technology at Canton really?
Key findings
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton charges 59% above the national public median tuition ($8,742).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is 37% below.
SUNY College of Technology at Canton tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $8,742
Finding SUNY College of Technology at Canton charges 59% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $8,742. That is 59% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is 37% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 27% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at SUNY College of Technology at Canton versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at SUNY College of Technology at Canton versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at SUNY College of Technology at Canton is $15,268.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $15,268 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $5,895 above the New York median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $297 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At SUNY College of Technology at Canton, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
SUNY College of Technology at Canton: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for SUNY College of Technology at Canton—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$8,742
Out-of-state tuition
$13,572
Avg. net price
$15,268
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $10,908 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,813 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,700 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,984 |
| $110,001+ | $22,077 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $34,968. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What SUNY College of Technology at Canton is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse78
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance60
- Applied Psychology59
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management58
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant44
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 14% of admitted students enrolled.
- Midpoint ACT: 20
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is SUNY College of Technology at Canton a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
SUNY College of Technology at Canton is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for SUNY College of Technology at Canton.
Campus
Location
Canton, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 13617-1098
- NCES locale
- Town remote
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 2% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
2,741
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 5,312
- Full-time share
- 85%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$20,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 50.42%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for SUNY College of Technology at Canton.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at SUNY College of Technology at Canton was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for SUNY College of Technology at Canton in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,181 | $11,351 | $12,749 |
| 2014 | $7,519 | $11,689 | $12,149 |
| 2015 | $7,855 | $12,245 | $12,585 |
| 2016 | $7,881 | $12,271 | $12,784 |
| 2017 | $8,130 | $12,320 | $13,417 |
| 2018 | $8,389 | $12,379 | $13,728 |
| 2019 | $8,650 | $12,580 | $13,864 |
| 2020 | $8,689 | $12,619 | $13,832 |
| 2021 | $8,689 | $12,619 | $11,998 |
| 2022 | $8,689 | $13,119 | $14,559 |
| 2023 | $8,689 | $13,519 | $15,001 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Midpoint 20 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
SUNY College of Technology at Canton reported total enrollment of about 2,741 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.9%), and Black or African American (10.2%). About 50.42% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 37.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at SUNY College of Technology at Canton in 2024 is 2,741 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,312 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
35.51% 100% Completion Time
38.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.51% of students graduating from SUNY College of Technology at Canton completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 9% male / 91% female
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 80% male / 20% female
- Applied Psychology: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
SUNY College of Technology at Canton graduates earn a median of $47,860 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of SUNY College of Technology at Canton.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $47,860. Median federal loan debt: $20,000. Average net price used in cost models: $15,268.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway SUNY College of Technology at Canton graduates report median earnings of $47,860 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for SUNY College of Technology at Canton.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (43 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for SUNY College of Technology at Canton graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for SUNY College of Technology at Canton—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$16.4M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- New York median 0.43× the median ($38.1M)
- Mid East median 0.38× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 0.62× the median ($26.4M)
- New York median 0.39× the median ($15,424)
- Mid East median 0.37× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 0.50× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 57.8%
- New York median 4.0 pp above median (53.8%)
- Mid East median 0.9 pp above median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 0.1 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,884
- New York median near the median ($8,068)
- Mid East median near the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,535
- New York median 1.1× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 1.3× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.6× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
SUNY College of Technology at Canton at a glance
SUNY College of Technology at Canton
SUNY College of Technology at Canton is a public institution in Canton, NY, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information AssuranceApplied Psychology
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian65.2%Hispanic or Latino11.9%Black or African American10.2%
Schools near SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Other campuses in Canton, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is SUNY College of Technology at Canton located?
SUNY College of Technology at Canton is located in Canton, NY.
What is SUNY College of Technology at Canton's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at SUNY College of Technology at Canton is 92.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 3,439 applicants and 3,313 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is SUNY College of Technology at Canton's tuition?
SUNY College of Technology at Canton tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $8,742 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $15,268 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does SUNY College of Technology at Canton cost?
Reported tuition is $8,742 and average net price is $15,268 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,840 annually.
What explains SUNY College of Technology at Canton's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($15,268), completion (38.5% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($47,860). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at SUNY College of Technology at Canton?
SUNY College of Technology at Canton reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,312 students, White (65.2%), Hispanic or Latino (11.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend SUNY College of Technology at Canton?
About 37.0% of students at SUNY College of Technology at Canton are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for SUNY College of Technology at Canton?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, SUNY College of Technology at Canton reports midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of SUNY College of Technology at Canton earn?
Median earnings are $42,079 six years after entry and $47,860 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY College of Technology at Canton?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do SUNY College of Technology at Canton students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,000.
Is SUNY College of Technology at Canton public or private?
SUNY College of Technology at Canton is a public institution located in Canton, NY.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.