# SUNY Oneonta: Sustainability Studies (bachelor's)

Oneonta, NY. IPEDS 196185, CIP 30.33. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/suny-oneonta/majors/sustainability-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $32,409
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $55,148 (U.S. median for this major: $59,660 across 17 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,510 (U.S. median $20,045)
- Rank in NY: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the NY median for this major (3 colleges, $55,148): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: -$4,512

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.14 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $55,148 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 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,427 | $59,728 | 2.9 years |
| 48-75k | $19,189 | $79,442 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $20,552 | $85,085 | 4.1 years |
| 110k+ | $25,382 | $105,081 | 5.1 years |

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

## Sustainability Studies at NY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $85,545 | $18,070 | $21,590 | 96% |
| SUNY Oneonta | $55,148 | $20,510 | $19,158 | 69% |
| Hofstra University | $43,733 | not reported | $34,176 | 69% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported metro, $134,680 NY, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (SOC 19-2041): median wage not reported metro, $82,160 NY, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Conservation Scientists (SOC 19-1031): median wage not reported metro, $76,990 NY, $73,010 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.3% 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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