# SUNY Oneonta: Geography (bachelor's)

Oneonta, NY. IPEDS 196185, CIP 45.07. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-oneonta/majors/geography

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $38,784
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,154 (U.S. median for this major: $57,751 across 116 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $22,851)
- Rank in NY: 5 of 5 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (5 colleges, $68,176): -$11,022
- Versus the U.S. median: -$597

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,154 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 | 2.0 years |
| 30-48k | $14,427 | $59,728 | 2.7 years |
| 48-75k | $19,189 | $79,442 | 3.5 years |
| 75-110k | $20,552 | $85,085 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $25,382 | $105,081 | 4.7 years |

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

## Geography at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse University | $71,543 | $27,000 | $38,793 | 84% |
| Binghamton University | $71,207 | $20,596 | $21,620 | 82% |
| University at Buffalo | $68,176 | $24,255 | $20,995 | 75% |
| SUNY College at Geneseo | $59,528 | $14,575 | $18,211 | 72% |
| SUNY Oneonta | $57,154 | $20,500 | $19,158 | 69% |

## Careers
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (SOC 17-1021): median wage not reported metro, $89,290 NY, $81,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.4% by 2035
- Geographers (SOC 19-3092): median wage not reported metro, $67,220 NY, $102,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -2.1% 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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