This feature originally appeared as a sponsored "Spotlight" page in North Country This Week.

POTSDAM -- SUNY Potsdam’s programs offer students hands-on experiences, so they are ready for a fast-changing market.

From completing paid internships, to conducting research in the lab or in the field, to tutoring and student teaching, the Lougheed Center for Applied Learning has funding and support to help every student achieve their goals.

Meanwhile, despite its small size, SUNY Potsdam continues to punch above its weight in national college rankings.

Washington Monthly recently ranked the State University of New York at Potsdam at No. 34 in the country—the top 7 percent—in its national public master’s universities ratings, for the magazine’s 2023 College Guide.

“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.”

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.

Among public institutions, SUNY Potsdam ranked at No. 30 in the entire Northeast for value.

The College rated highly by the magazine 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 as possible.

Additionally, Potsdam scored highly for the number of undergraduates who go on to earn a Ph.D. or doctorate.