Median Earnings (1yr)
$27,031
63rd percentile (60th in NY)
Est. Median Debt
$22,456
Est. from NY median (18 programs)
Sample Size
18
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How SUNY Oneonta graduates compare to all programs nationally

SUNY Oneonta graduates earn $27k, placing them in the 63th percentile of all fine and studio arts bachelors programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Fine and Studio Arts bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (79 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
SUNY Oneonta$27,031$20,209$22,456*
Columbia University in the City of New York$51,435$49,320$26,853*0.52
Barnard College$39,947$18,750*0.47
Empire State University$39,946$15,125*0.38
Fordham University$35,929$49,855$24,495*0.68
Syracuse University$32,636$27,000*0.83
National Median$24,742$25,295*1.02
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Fine and Studio Arts Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$69,045$51,435$26,853
Barnard College
New York
$66,246$39,947$18,750
Empire State University
Saratoga Springs
$7,630$39,946$15,125
Fordham University
Bronx
$61,992$35,929$24,495
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$63,061$32,636$27,000

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At SUNY Oneonta, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 18 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.