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Graphic Communications at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Cobleskill, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $19,120/yr (-33% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Large (32,300 openings/yr)

ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #32 of 54 Graphic Communications programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Graphic Communications graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$364K	$380K	$382K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.5x	11.0x	11.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	5.1x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	20	20	17

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,704

Out-of-state: $74,344 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$71,920

-107% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $19,120 per year, Graphic Communications graduates from SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill earn below the $28,601 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Graphic Communications programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Graphic Communications's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a -5% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #32 of 54 Graphic Communications programs, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

With 83% of applicants admitted, SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 1,776 in Cobleskill, NY. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Graphic Communications at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill?

A score of 20/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Graphic Communications. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Graphic Communications careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $381,826 in decade earnings vs $363,532 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Graphic Communications from SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill?

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 →