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Social Work at SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
38
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,723/yr (-21% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI 15.5x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #223 of 338 Social Work programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $543K $543K $516K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.5x 15.5x 14.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.1x 7.1x 6.7x
Probability of Field Employment 70% 69% 58%
DegreeOutlook Score 39 38 53

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,084
Out-of-state: $76,764 (7.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$62,576
-78% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,750
8.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,105
71% growth from Year 1

About SUNY at Fredonia

With 79% of applicants admitted, SUNY at Fredonia prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 2,860 students in Fredonia, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Social and community service managers $78,240/yr
Social work teachers, postsecondary $76,210/yr
Social workers, all other $69,480/yr
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Compare & Explore

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Social Work at Other Schools

University of North Dakota ($49,695) San Francisco State University ($48,750) University of Alaska Fairbanks ($48,151) Seton Hall University ($47,734) Metropolitan State University ($47,637) University of Wisconsin-River Falls ($45,870) University of California-Berkeley ($44,906) CUNY York College ($44,742)

Other Majors at SUNY at Fredonia

Finance and Financial Management Services ($46,737) Accounting and Related Services ($46,658) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($44,089) Marketing ($42,468) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($36,276) Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication ($33,126) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($32,515) Biology, General ($31,617)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Work at SUNY at Fredonia?
A score of 38/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Social Work. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Can you still earn well with Social Work from SUNY at Fredonia?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →