Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 56.6%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 53.5%
- Retention Rate
- 76.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,247
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $24,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 11:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 68.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $257/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $74,576 | |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $54,109 | $40,767 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $54,015 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $49,058 | $22,634 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master | $48,725 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $45,207 | $23,750 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $44,077 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $44,021 | |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $41,937 | |
| Marketing. | Bachelor | $41,937 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $40,461 | $20,650 |
| Music. | Master | $39,369 | $23,582 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $36,560 | $23,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $33,459 | $22,880 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor | $33,103 | $22,325 |
Outcomes Overview
SUNY Fredonia graduates carry a median debt of $24,250, which represents about 44% of their first-year median earnings of $54,247. Monthly loan payments of $257 consume roughly 6% of typical graduate income. The 68% loan repayment rate trails national averages, reflecting challenges common among graduates entering education and arts fields where Fredonia excels. Music education majors often start in public school positions with modest but stable salaries. Education graduates benefit from loan forgiveness programs that ease long-term debt burdens. The 97.5% employment rate shows strong job placement despite lower starting wages. Given the school's focus on public service careers rather than high-earning fields, Fredonia offers an average return on investment.