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Best Colleges in Poughkeepsie, New York
Top colleges in Poughkeepsie ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 4
Avg grad earnings: $60,369
Top Colleges in Poughkeepsie
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vassar College #90 national | $71,366 |
| 2 | Marist University #170 national | $77,819 |
| 3 | Dutchess Community College #984 national | $43,929 |
| 4 | Dutchess BOCES-Practical Nursing Program | $48,363 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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