Information Science/Studies at SUNY at Fredonia

Similar Information Science programs across New York typically produce graduates earning around $51,000 in their first year, climbing to $60,000 by year four—a modest upward trajectory that lags behind the national median of nearly $59,000 for first-year graduates. SUNY Fredonia's estimated debt load of about $21,000 is manageable, sitting below both the national figure and well within the 0.42 debt-to-earnings ratio that suggests reasonable affordability. However, the gap between these state-based estimates and what top-tier programs achieve is substantial: Syracuse and Stony Brook graduates earn over $70,000 straight out of college.

The practical reality is that this program appears positioned in the middle tier of New York's Information Science offerings. The debt burden won't be crushing, and by year four, earnings do improve meaningfully. Yet parents should recognize that peer programs in the state span an enormous range—from $88,000+ at Excelsior to figures closer to the $51,000 estimate here. Since these are estimates rather than Fredonia's actual outcomes, the school's specific track record with employer connections, internship placement, and alumni networks becomes especially important to investigate directly.

For a family watching costs, the combination of estimated moderate debt and steady if unspectacular earnings growth suggests this could work, particularly if your student has strong reasons to attend Fredonia specifically. Just understand you're likely betting on mid-market outcomes rather than the accelerated earnings trajectories that Information Science programs can deliver elsewhere.