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Computer/Information Technology Administration at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $48,786/yr (-18% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (386,000 openings/yr)

ROI 18.9x earnings multiple (10.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #35 of 102 Computer/Information Technology Administration programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer/Information Technology Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$696K	$670K	$573K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.6x	18.9x	16.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.6x	10.2x	8.7x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	64%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	75	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,448

Out-of-state: $65,468 (10.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,952

-63% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,250

6.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$70,743

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $48,786 place SUNY College of Technology at Alfred below the $59,802 national median for Computer/Information Technology Administration — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Computer/Information Technology Administration programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Computer/Information Technology Administration's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 18% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $48,786 far exceeding the $24,250 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #35 of 102 Computer/Information Technology Administration programs, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $48,786 to $70,743 over five years — a 45% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred accepts 82% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 3,510 students in Alfred, NY. With 45% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Computer/Information Technology Administration at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred?

This program scores 75/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Computer/Information Technology Administration nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Computer/Information Technology Administration careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $572,615 in decade earnings vs $695,943 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Computer/Information Technology Administration from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred?

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 →