# State University of New York at Cortland: Business Economics (bachelor's)

Cortland, NY. IPEDS 196149, CIP 52.06. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-cortland/majors/business-economics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $40,517
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $66,644 (U.S. median for this major: $80,165 across 83 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,000 (U.S. median $22,419)
- Rank in NY: 4 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (5 colleges, $70,986): -$4,342
- Versus the U.S. median: -$13,521

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.2 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $66,644 minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,550 | $52,710 | 1.6 years |
| 30-48k | $16,453 | $69,103 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $20,102 | $84,428 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $21,636 | $90,871 | 2.8 years |
| 110k+ | $25,853 | $108,583 | 3.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Business Economics at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union College | $114,064 | not reported | $34,561 | 80% |
| CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | $84,280 | $12,000 | $3,033 | 72% |
| SUNY Oneonta | $70,986 | $20,775 | $19,158 | 69% |
| State University of New York at Cortland | $66,644 | $26,000 | $22,345 | 68% |
| Utica University | $60,150 | not reported | $19,108 | 56% |

## Careers
- Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111): median wage not reported metro, $112,250 NY, $101,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 10.1% by 2035
- Financial Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054): median wage not reported metro, $136,830 NY, $117,330 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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