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Geography and Cartography at SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,784/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (115,700 openings/yr)

ROI 13.3x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #64 of 95 Geography and Cartography programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Geography and Cartography graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$465K	$469K	$447K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.2x	13.3x	12.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	6.1x	5.8x
Probability of Field Employment	57%	50%	37%
DegreeOutlook Score	45	44	44

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 (6.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,332

-114% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,204

6.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

SUNY Oneonta's Geography and Cartography program produces graduates earning $38,784/yr — within striking distance of the $38,355 national average for this field.

With a 13.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 4% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Geography and Cartography career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $20,204 against $38,784/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #64 ranking among 95 Geography and Cartography programs places SUNY Oneonta in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About SUNY Oneonta

A 70% acceptance rate means SUNY Oneonta is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 4,820 in Oneonta, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Managers, all other $136,550/yr

Geographers $97,200/yr

Geography teachers, postsecondary $86,730/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 44/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Geography and Cartography at SUNY Oneonta?

At 44/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Geography and Cartography programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Geography and Cartography at SUNY Oneonta?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →