# SUNY Oneonta: Apparel and Textiles (bachelor's)

Oneonta, NY. IPEDS 196185, CIP 19.09. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-oneonta/majors/apparel-and-textiles

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $28,180
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,121 (U.S. median for this major: $58,046 across 56 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $23,691 (U.S. median $24,750)
- Rank in NY: 3 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (3 colleges, $71,139): -$10,018
- Versus the U.S. median: +$3,075

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $61,121 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 | $11,044 | $45,722 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,427 | $59,728 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $19,189 | $79,442 | 3.0 years |
| 75-110k | $20,552 | $85,085 | 3.2 years |
| 110k+ | $25,382 | $105,081 | 4.0 years |

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

## Apparel and Textiles at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | $94,967 | not reported | $28,690 | 95% |
| Fashion Institute of Technology | $71,139 | $21,165 | $19,095 | 81% |
| SUNY Oneonta | $61,121 | $23,691 | $19,158 | 69% |

## Careers
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161): median wage not reported metro, $98,580 NY, $78,760 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7% by 2035
- Marketing Managers (SOC 11-2021): median wage not reported metro, $181,200 NY, $166,790 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.9% by 2035
- Interior Designers (SOC 27-1025): median wage not reported metro, $75,580 NY, $67,190 U.S.; U.S. jobs 2.7% 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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