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Syracuse University

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Syracuse University's large campus sits on University Hill, near downtown Syracuse, with architecture spanning many styles. Students experience a lively atmosphere rooted in strong academics and research opportunities. Known for its Division I athletics, particularly basketball, Syracuse maintains a spirited campus environment. The university's location provides access to both urban amenities and the natural beauty of upstate New York.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$47,088/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

42/100

Tuition (Sticker Price)

$63,061/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 16% of students receive Pell Grants and 34% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$21,505	$86,020	5.5x
$30K – $48K	$16,002	$64,008	7.4x
$48K – $75K	$19,633	$78,532	6.0x
$75K – $110K	$31,776	$127,104	3.7x
$110K+	$55,337	$221,348	2.1x
Sticker price (no aid)	$63,061	$252,244	1.9x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Syracuse University

55 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	74	$72,819/yr	Very High	3.3x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	73	$75,294/yr	Very High	3.0x
Information Science/Studies Compare across schools	69	$73,033/yr	Very High	3.0x
Business Administration Compare across schools	67	$65,009/yr	High	2.8x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	63	$82,378/yr	Very High	2.3x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools	62	$55,039/yr	High	2.7x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	60	$84,793/yr	Very High	2.4x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	60	$74,748/yr	High	2.8x
Aerospace Compare across schools	60	$71,417/yr	High	2.9x
Economics Compare across schools	60	$55,974/yr	Very High	2.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	58	$66,789/yr	Very High	2.9x
Human Sciences Business Services Compare across schools	58	$55,192/yr	Very High	2.2x
Public Administration Compare across schools	57	$53,912/yr	High	2.0x
Marketing Compare across schools	56	$57,777/yr	Very High	2.3x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	56	$54,934/yr	High	2.3x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	55	$64,660/yr	High	3.0x
Electrical Compare across schools	51	$84,494/yr	Very High	2.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	51	$49,186/yr	High	1.3x
Chemical Engineering Compare across schools	48	$72,864/yr	High	1.9x
Mathematics Compare across schools	46	$53,223/yr	Very High	1.1x
Real Estate Compare across schools	43	$59,396/yr	High	1.4x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	43	$55,881/yr	High	1.2x
Architectural Sciences and Technology Compare across schools	42	$58,622/yr	High	1.3x
Public Health Compare across schools	42	$43,280/yr	High	0.7x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	42	$43,232/yr	Very High	1.7x
Design and Applied Arts Compare across schools	39	$46,181/yr	High	1.6x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	38	$49,297/yr	Very High	1.0x
Sociology Compare across schools	38	$38,632/yr	High	1.9x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	38	$37,556/yr	High	1.7x
International Relations Compare across schools	37	$43,249/yr	High	1.6x
Security Science and Technology Compare across schools	37	$31,750/yr	High	0.3x
Human Services, General Compare across schools	36	$41,551/yr	Moderate	0.6x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	35	$36,858/yr	High	1.0x
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Compare across schools	35	$35,389/yr	High	0.4x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	35	$34,821/yr	Moderate	1.8x
Journalism Compare across schools	34	$40,757/yr	Very High	1.9x
Biology, General Compare across schools	33	$34,841/yr	High	1.8x
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services Compare across schools	33	$31,598/yr	High	1.5x
Biotechnology Compare across schools	32	$44,418/yr	High	0.8x
Romance Languages & Literatures Compare across schools	32	$39,825/yr	Very High	0.6x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	31	$34,654/yr	High	1.5x
History Compare across schools	31	$34,610/yr	High	1.2x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	30	$32,636/yr	Moderate	0.3x
Interior Architecture Compare across schools	29	$39,591/yr	High	0.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	29	$36,767/yr	High	1.5x
Anthropology Compare across schools	27	$16,844/yr	High	-0.3x
Music Compare across schools	25	$18,574/yr	High	-0.3x
Philosophy Compare across schools	24	$35,602/yr	Very High	0.4x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	22	$24,935/yr	Very High	-0.0x
Biochemistry & Biophysics and Molecular Biology Compare across schools	22	$22,693/yr	High	-0.1x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	20	$30,259/yr	High	0.2x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	19	$26,331/yr	High	0.0x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	19	$25,860/yr	Very High	1.5x
Ethnic & Cultural Minority Compare across schools	18	$18,854/yr	Very High	-0.3x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	14	$20,988/yr	Moderate	0.6x

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