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Engineering Studies at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Engineering, Other

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $78,264/yr (12% vs median)

AI Risk High (48% exposed)

Job Market Medium (29,400 openings/yr)

ROI 22.2x earnings multiple (9.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #10 of 16 Engineering, Other programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Engineering Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$789K	$761K	$668K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.0x	22.2x	19.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.8x	9.4x	8.3x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	66%	49%
DegreeOutlook Score	62	61	59

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,312

Out-of-state: $80,912 (9.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,528

-62% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,662

2.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $78,264 per year, Engineering Studies graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn slightly above the $69,929 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

With a 22.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 15% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Engineering Studies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $14,662 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #10 ranking among 16 Engineering Studies programs places SUNY Polytechnic Institute in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About SUNY Polytechnic Institute

With 78% of applicants admitted, SUNY Polytechnic Institute prioritizes broad access, a compact campus enrolling 1,773 students in Utica, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Engineers, all other $117,750/yr

Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors $109,660/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 61/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Engineering Studies at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

At 61/100, the score looks reasonable — but Engineering Studies is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Engineering Studies at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

The 48% 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 →