Criminal Justice at SUNY Oneonta
Oneonta, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Criminal Justice and Corrections
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
62
Optimistic
61
Base Case
52
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,043/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (36% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (480,600 openings/yr)
ROI
17.3x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Criminal Justice graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $620K | $610K | $554K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 17.6x | 17.3x | 15.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.1x | 7.9x | 7.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 26% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 62 | 61 | 52 |
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 (7.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,750
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$68,242
113% growth from Year 1
About SUNY Oneonta
With 70% of applicants admitted, SUNY Oneonta prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 4,820 in Oneonta, NY.
See all programs and financial aid at SUNY Oneonta →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
First-line supervisors of police and detectives
$105,980/yr
Detectives and criminal investigators
$93,580/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Criminal Justice at SUNY Oneonta?
A score of 61/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Criminal Justice field.
What makes SUNY Oneonta's Criminal Justice program stand out?
Ranked #72 of 629 programs nationally, SUNY Oneonta lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Can you still earn well with Criminal Justice from SUNY Oneonta?
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.
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