State University of New York at Cortland
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at State University of New York at Cortland, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 36% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 58th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at State University of New York at Cortland
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $74,079 | +47% | #3 of 177 | #3 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $40,517 | $66,644 | -15% | #69 of 84 | #76 | $21,470 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $34,683 | $63,431 | +13% | #107 of 660 | #150 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $42,132 | $63,201 | +23% | #20 of 345 | #35 | $21,485 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | $39,217 | $62,524 | -8% | #36 of 61 | #41 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,979 | $62,275 | +31% | #17 of 680 | #32 | $21,794 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $62,122 | +5% | #61 of 215 | #129 | $20,187 |
| Biology | $29,383 | $61,879 | +8% | #279 of 841 | #393 | $23,125 |
| Political Science and Government | $29,143 | $60,296 | -5% | #313 of 565 | #378 | $22,000 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | $60,027 | +-0% | #75 of 138 | #99 | — |
| Criminology | $34,768 | $56,593 | +2% | #56 of 113 | #70 | $19,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $28,289 | $56,466 | +3% | #198 of 610 | #329 | $21,500 |
| Psychology | $32,159 | $56,366 | +11% | #198 of 1027 | #289 | $19,500 |
| Sociology | $33,837 | $53,524 | +2% | #202 of 462 | #258 | $20,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $40,853 | $52,654 | -6% | #45 of 85 | #63 | $25,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | $52,067 | -26% | #221 of 253 | #234 | $21,500 |
| History | $30,192 | $51,043 | +1% | #219 of 459 | #293 | $22,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,940 | $44,687 | -16% | #388 of 476 | #438 | $21,375 |
| Mathematics | $32,451 | — | — | — | — | $19,465 |
| Music | $18,380 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The State University of New York at Cortland Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $210,494
- Avg rent near campus: $1,309/mo — vs ~$968/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 13784 (6.1% cap, Harford)
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🏆 Where State University of New York at Cortland Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $16,980 |
| Room | $8,710 | |
| Board | $7,000 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,275 | $38,185 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,272 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $13,846 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $18,050 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,602 |
| $110,001+ | $23,422 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from State University of New York at Cortland's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology