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 SUNY Oneonta, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 33% 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 SUNY Oneonta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $63,674 | $90,128 | +18% | #114 of 796 | #181 | $27,000 |
| Physics | — | $80,041 | +4% | #51 of 107 | #53 | — |
| Mathematics | $31,916 | $72,651 | +4% | #132 of 309 | #164 | $17,725 |
| Biology | $32,738 | $71,874 | +26% | #74 of 841 | #106 | $19,813 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $41,859 | $70,986 | -9% | #61 of 84 | #70 | $18,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $54,111 | $69,968 | -24% | #383 of 459 | #409 | $20,500 |
| Political Science and Government | $32,295 | $66,572 | +5% | #168 of 565 | #221 | $21,825 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $36,776 | $66,128 | +29% | #12 of 345 | #18 | $18,750 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | $64,410 | +7% | #50 of 138 | #66 | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | $64,048 | +15% | #3 of 70 | #20 | $18,532 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $28,180 | $61,121 | +6% | #17 of 57 | #33 | $21,500 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $34,288 | $60,550 | +25% | #1 of 49 | #2 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $32,043 | $58,964 | +6% | #173 of 660 | #319 | $16,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $30,410 | $58,496 | +23% | #47 of 680 | #82 | $20,250 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $27,973 | $57,447 | +2% | #232 of 660 | #318 | $20,500 |
| Geography and Cartography | $38,784 | $57,154 | -1% | #67 of 117 | #83 | $20,204 |
| Anthropology | $32,493 | $55,981 | +20% | #23 of 188 | #27 | $20,253 |
| Sustainability Studies | $32,409 | $55,148 | -5% | #13 of 17 | #13 | $19,008 |
| History | $36,625 | $54,151 | +7% | #151 of 459 | #212 | $19,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $36,143 | $53,836 | +11% | #29 of 172 | #58 | $21,300 |
| Sociology | $33,072 | $53,396 | +1% | #206 of 462 | #260 | $18,500 |
| Psychology | $32,845 | $51,355 | +1% | #437 of 1027 | #612 | $19,125 |
| English Language and Literature | $27,593 | $48,926 | +1% | #289 of 576 | #369 | $21,616 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $28,449 | $47,324 | -2% | #25 of 43 | #32 | $20,500 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $19,135 | $47,321 | +14% | #16 of 68 | #24 | $19,891 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $36,119 | — | — | — | — | $19,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27,031 | $33,299 | -20% | #384 of 423 | #397 | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $31,624 | — | — | — | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $31,455 | — | — | — | — | $14,250 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $25,126 | — | — | — | — | $22,240 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $18,740 | — | — | — | — | $21,000 |
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 SUNY Oneonta Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $227,559
- Avg rent near campus: $1,540/mo — vs ~$1,140/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 13820 (5.3% cap, Oneonta)
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🏆 Where SUNY Oneonta 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 | $17,490 |
| Room | $10,260 | |
| Board | $5,550 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $28,922 | $39,342 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,716 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $15,318 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,775 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,935 |
| $110,001+ | $24,749 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
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Careers that graduates from SUNY Oneonta's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology