Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 72.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 70.2%
- Retention Rate
- 78.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $60,386
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,812
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 77.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $210/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $55,286 | $27,000 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Master | $50,995 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master | $49,918 | $14,819 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master | $49,625 | $19,261 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master | $47,729 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $45,696 | $20,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor | $44,542 | $18,750 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $43,426 | $18,750 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $40,017 | |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor | $39,369 | |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor | $38,289 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor | $36,745 | $16,750 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $35,060 | $21,825 |
| Apparel and Textiles. | Bachelor | $34,526 | $21,500 |
| Geography and Cartography. | Bachelor | $32,925 | $20,204 |
Outcomes Overview
SUNY Oneonta graduates earn a median of $60,386 ten years after graduation, putting them ahead of many regional public universities. The typical graduate carries $19,812 in debt with monthly payments of $210. This debt represents about 33% of median income, which falls within the manageable range financial experts recommend. The school's strong teacher education programs funnel many graduates into public education careers, where salaries start lower but offer job security and pension benefits. With a 96.2% employment rate and a loan repayment rate of 77.44%, most graduates successfully transition to stable careers. The combination of moderate debt and solid earnings potential makes this a strong return on investment for students seeking affordable education.