Psychology at SUNY Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta's psychology program stands out for what happens after that modest first year—graduates see their median earnings jump 44% by year four, reaching $47,204. That growth trajectory suggests the degree opens doors that take a few years to walk through, likely as graduates move from entry-level positions into roles requiring their bachelor's credential.

The financial picture at graduation looks manageable: $22,250 in debt against first-year earnings of $32,845 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.68, below the concerning 1.0 threshold. Among New York's 92 psychology programs, this ranks solidly in the middle (60th percentile) for earnings, performing slightly above both state and national medians. You're not getting CUNY Graduate Center outcomes, but you're also paying SUNY tuition rather than private school prices.

The key question is whether your child can weather those early years. Psychology majors often need graduate education or work experience to reach higher earnings, and this program's trajectory confirms that pattern. For families who can manage the initial financial squeeze—or whose student plans to pursue further education anyway—the combination of reasonable debt and strong earnings growth makes this a defensible choice within the psychology field.