Communication and Media Studies at SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
51
Optimistic
50
Base Case
43
Pessimistic
Earnings
$41,070/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk
High (55% exposed)
Job Market
Large (83,300 openings/yr)
ROI
14.9x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Communication and Media Studies graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $541K | $535K | $491K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.1x | 14.9x | 13.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.0x | 7.0x | 6.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 46% | 40% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 51 | 50 | 43 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,864
Out-of-state: $76,824 (7.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$56,074
37% growth from Year 1
About SUNY College at Geneseo
A 64% admission rate makes SUNY College at Geneseo accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 3,855 students in Geneseo, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at SUNY College at Geneseo →Top Career Paths
Public relations managers
$138,520/yr
Fundraising managers
$123,480/yr
Communications teachers, postsecondary
$77,800/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Communication and Media Studies at SUNY College at Geneseo?
A score of 50/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Communication and Media Studies field.
Will AI replace Communication and Media Studies careers?
With 55% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $491,158 in decade earnings vs $541,122 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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