Is SUNY Oneonta worth it?
SUNY Oneonta is a public, four-year institution in Oneonta, New York (small town). It awarded 1,474 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in elementary education and teaching, reading teacher education and psychology.
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Federal context for SUNY Oneonta
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Median earnings 1 year after
$33,955
Median earnings 4 years after
$58,809
Median earnings 10 years after
$60,386
Average net price
$19,158
Completion rate
69%
Completions (2024)
1,474
Years to pay back
1.3 years
Students (undergrad)
4,643
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's | $41,859 | $70,986 | 200 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $32,845 | $51,355 | 172 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $27,973 | $57,447 | 167 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $55,882 | $62,442 | 142 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $32,043 | $58,964 | 138 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $34,288 | $60,550 | 136 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $32,738 | $71,874 | 114 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's | $28,449 | $47,324 | 95 |
| Apparel and Textiles | Bachelor's | $28,180 | $61,121 | 93 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $30,410 | $58,496 | 68 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | Bachelor's | $19,135 | $47,321 | 62 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $36,143 | $53,836 | 43 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $27,593 | $48,926 | 43 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $33,072 | $53,396 | 43 |
| Sustainability Studies | Bachelor's | $32,409 | $55,148 | 41 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 180 |
| Reading Teacher Education | Master's | 159 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 137 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's | 131 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 60 |
| Music Management | Bachelor's | 59 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 53 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Bachelor's | 51 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 48 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | Bachelor's | 43 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 21% | 4,263 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 15% | 2,989 |
| Retail Trade | 11% | 2,239 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 8% | 1,719 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 8% | 1,592 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 1,125 |
| Finance and Insurance | 5% | 1,079 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 1,057 |
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Sources: federal figures for SUNY Oneonta. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
Updated September 18, 2026 · Methodology · Report a problem with this page