Education at SUNY Brockport

SUNY Brockport's Education bachelor's program starts graduates at $35,267—below both the national median and New York's typical starting salary for education majors. Among the state's 18 education programs, it ranks at the 40th percentile, meaning six out of ten programs produce higher-earning graduates. The $26,000 debt load is slightly above New York's median for education degrees ($23,250) but typical nationally, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.74 that, while manageable for teaching careers, reflects the compressed compensation structure most new teachers face.

The stronger story here is the earnings trajectory: graduates see 33% income growth by year four, reaching $46,883. This tracks with typical teacher salary schedules where years of service drive predictable raises. That's solid progress in a field where compensation is largely determined by union contracts rather than individual negotiation. However, it's worth noting the sample size here is small—fewer than 30 graduates reported data—so these figures may not fully represent typical outcomes.

For a family considering SUNY Brockport for teaching, this is a middle-of-the-road option in a state with many education programs. The debt is reasonable and the four-year earnings show teachers can reach livable incomes within their first contract cycle. If your child is committed to teaching in New York, this program won't saddle them with unmanageable debt, though slightly stronger-performing SUNY options exist across the system.