

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
What happens to students who enroll at SUNY at Fredonia, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 45% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 35th 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $88,991 | -4% | #205 of 459 | #257 | $22,634 |
| Information Science/Studies | — | $77,409 | -9% | #95 of 148 | #102 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $46,658 | $74,904 | -2% | #356 of 796 | #484 | $20,650 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $46,737 | $61,231 | -27% | #427 of 452 | #437 | $23,750 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $33,126 | $58,820 | -7% | #118 of 178 | #144 | $22,325 |
| Marketing | $42,468 | $58,379 | -16% | #407 of 516 | #469 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $44,089 | $58,133 | -15% | #861 of 1176 | #1002 | $23,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | $57,369 | -3% | #126 of 215 | #181 | $21,397 |
| Political Science and Government | — | $57,321 | -9% | #390 of 565 | #447 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $55,441 | +10% | #49 of 177 | #93 | $24,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $31,013 | $55,155 | +1% | #251 of 610 | #372 | $20,400 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $36,276 | $53,292 | +4% | #111 of 345 | #231 | $25,833 |
| Social Work | $28,723 | $53,223 | +3% | #172 of 420 | #308 | $19,750 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $30,168 | $53,149 | -4% | #393 of 660 | #516 | $22,880 |
| Biology | $31,617 | $51,073 | -11% | #649 of 841 | #753 | $22,559 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $26,216 | $50,671 | +5% | #16 of 43 | #26 | $23,625 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $32,515 | $49,763 | +5% | #248 of 680 | #472 | $23,000 |
| History | — | $48,388 | -5% | #288 of 459 | #354 | — |
| Psychology | $31,548 | $47,043 | -7% | #698 of 1027 | #868 | $21,500 |
| Music | $21,524 | $45,794 | +7% | #106 of 268 | #140 | $25,584 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $24,791 | $45,784 | -9% | #111 of 158 | #134 | $26,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $19,451 | $43,087 | -16% | #242 of 299 | #264 | $22,500 |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | $23,571 | $42,292 | +3% | — | — | $22,433 |
| English Language and Literature | — | $40,929 | -16% | #484 of 576 | #527 | $25,540 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $20,453 | $39,770 | +-0% | #135 of 255 | #165 | $27,000 |
| Journalism | $28,485 | — | — | — | — | — |
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.
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Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,070 | $17,490 |
| Room | $8,200 | |
| Board | $6,990 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $26,701 | $37,121 |
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $9,524 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,573 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,522 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,480 |
| $110,001+ | $20,350 |
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Careers that graduates from SUNY at Fredonia's top programs commonly pursue.
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Compare with other 4-Year public institutions of similar size.
Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology