Communication and Media Studies at SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,973/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk
High (55% exposed)
Job Market
Large (83,300 openings/yr)
ROI
15.3x 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 | $545K | $539K | $494K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 15.5x | 15.3x | 14.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.1x | 7.0x | 6.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 46% | 40% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 37 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,248
Out-of-state: $76,928 (7.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,278
83% growth from Year 1
About SUNY Oneonta
A 70% acceptance rate means SUNY Oneonta is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 4,820 students in Oneonta, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at SUNY Oneonta →Top Career Paths
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$123,480/yr
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$77,800/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does SUNY Oneonta's Communication and Media Studies program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Communication and Media Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Communication and Media Studies to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Communication and Media Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 55% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Communication and Media Studies earnings lower at SUNY Oneonta?
Lower starting pay at SUNY Oneonta 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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