Special Education and Teaching at SUNY College at Geneseo
Geneseo, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
46
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,229/yr (-16% vs median)
AI Risk
High (44% exposed)
Job Market
Large (34,900 openings/yr)
ROI
12.4x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Special Education and Teaching graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $439K | $444K | $436K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.2x | 12.4x | 12.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.7x | 5.8x | 5.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 81% | 73% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 35 | 46 |
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 (5.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
7.3 months of Year 1 earnings
About SUNY College at Geneseo
SUNY College at Geneseo's 64% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 3,855 students in Geneseo, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at SUNY College at Geneseo →Top Career Paths
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72,090/yr
Special education teachers, secondary school
$69,590/yr
Special education teachers, all other
$67,430/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does SUNY College at Geneseo's Special Education and Teaching program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Special Education and Teaching. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Special Education and Teaching to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Special Education and Teaching careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 44% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Special Education and Teaching earnings lower at SUNY College at Geneseo?
Lower starting pay at SUNY College at Geneseo may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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