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Subject-Area Teaching at State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,132/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (444,600 openings/yr)

ROI 17.8x earnings multiple (8.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #37 of 348 Teacher Education programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Subject-Area Teaching graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$642K	$627K	$577K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.2x	17.8x	16.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.6x	8.4x	7.7x
Probability of Field Employment	78%	70%	55%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	68	73

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,260

Out-of-state: $74,900 (8.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$79,804

-126% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,485

6.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,533

48% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $42,132/yr, Subject-Area Teaching graduates from State University of New York at Cortland land near the $41,690 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 17.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Subject-Area Teaching programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Subject-Area Teaching's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,485 represents roughly 6 months of the $42,132 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #37 of 348 nationally, this is a top-5% Subject-Area Teaching program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $42,132 to $62,533 over five years — a 48% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About State University of New York at Cortland

State University of New York at Cortland accepts 51% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 5,896 students in Cortland, NY.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Subject-Area Teaching at State University of New York at Cortland?

A score of 68/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Subject-Area Teaching field.

Will AI replace Subject-Area Teaching careers?

With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $577,121 in decade earnings vs $641,621 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes State University of New York at Cortland's Subject-Area Teaching program stand out?

Ranked #37 of 348 programs nationally, State University of New York at Cortland lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →