Public Institution
State University of New York at Oswego
SUNY Oswego's 700-acre campus sits on the shores of Lake Ontario, providing scenic views and recreational opportunities. The student body is active in a variety of academic disciplines, with particular strengths in communication, media, and the arts. A defining feature of the campus is its proximity to the lake, which influences both the campus culture and available activities.
Programs
29
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$36,963
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Outlook
49/100
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
Tuition
$8,769
In-state sticker price
Out-of-state: $18,679/yr
Financial Aid
The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. State University of New York at Oswego's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 39% of students receive Pell Grants; 53% take federal loans.
Net Price by Family Income
Academic Year 2025| Income Bracket | Avg Net Price | 4-Year Net Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $10,677 | $42,708 |
| $30K – $48K | $14,114 | $56,456 |
| $48K – $75K | $18,084 | $72,336 |
| $75K – $110K | $18,588 | $74,352 |
| $110K+ | $23,253 | $93,012 |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $8,769 | $35,076 |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
Programs at State University of New York at Oswego
29 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Degree Program | DW Score | 1-yr Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Finance
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools → |
80
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$51,590/yr | Very High | 21.3x |
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Accounting
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools → |
76
|
$50,439/yr | Very High | 17.9x |
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Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools → |
74
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$70,607/yr | Very High | 19.1x |
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools → |
71
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$71,436/yr | Very High | 19.4x |
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Business Administration
Business Administration, Management and Operations Compare across schools → |
70
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$45,569/yr | High | 16.8x |
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Information Science
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools → |
63
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$50,862/yr | Very High | 13.5x |
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Human Resources
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools → |
63
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$42,900/yr | High | 17.0x |
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Subject-Area Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools → |
63
|
$39,689/yr | High | 15.4x |
| Marketing Compare across schools → |
62
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$41,903/yr | Very High | 16.9x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools → |
60
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$52,645/yr | High | 14.0x |
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Criminal Justice
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59
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$34,561/yr | Moderate | 15.6x |
| Economics Compare across schools → |
56
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$31,597/yr | Very High | 19.8x |
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Public Relations & Advertising
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools → |
55
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$37,203/yr | High | 15.8x |
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Teacher Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools → |
54
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$35,577/yr | High | 14.3x |
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Biology
Biology, General Compare across schools → |
48
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$30,691/yr | High | 18.0x |
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Political Science
Political Science and Government Compare across schools → |
48
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$28,678/yr | Very High | 16.1x |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools → |
42
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$30,241/yr | High | 12.8x |
| History Compare across schools → |
41
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$28,242/yr | High | 12.7x |
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English
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools → |
40
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$31,331/yr | Very High | 14.0x |
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Psychology
Psychology, General Compare across schools → |
40
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$30,366/yr | High | 12.9x |
| Sociology Compare across schools → |
38
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$33,258/yr | High | 11.0x |
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Design
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35
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$32,546/yr | High | 11.4x |
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Rhetoric & Writing
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28
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$28,103/yr | Very High | 11.2x |
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International Relations
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28
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$24,893/yr | High | 6.1x |
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools → |
26
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$29,135/yr | High | 7.3x |
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Zoology
Zoology/Animal Biology Compare across schools → |
26
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$27,922/yr | High | 10.6x |
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Film & Photography
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools → |
26
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$22,682/yr | High | 11.6x |
| Anthropology Compare across schools → |
26
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$17,595/yr | High | 4.0x |
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Theater & Drama
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools → |
24
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$19,673/yr | Moderate | 4.6x |
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