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Liberal Arts and Sciences at State University of New York at Cortland

Cortland, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $37,940/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk Low (0% exposed)

Job Market Medium (13,500 openings/yr)

ROI 14.5x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #83 of 424 Liberal Arts and Sciences programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Liberal Arts and Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$513K	$513K	$488K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.5x	14.5x	13.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.8x	6.5x
Probability of Field Employment	45%	45%	45%
DegreeOutlook Score	40	40	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,260

Out-of-state: $74,900 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$79,804

-126% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,375

6.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,640

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $37,940/yr, roughly in line with the $37,172 national median for Liberal Arts and Sciences. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 14.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

With only 0% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, the scenario spread is tight at 5%. Career paths for Liberal Arts and Sciences are among the more automation-resistant we measure.

The $21,375 debt-to-$37,940 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #83 out of 424 programs, State University of New York at Cortland's Liberal Arts and Sciences program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $37,940 to $50,640 shows 33% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About State University of New York at Cortland

A 51% admission rate makes State University of New York at Cortland accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 5,896 students in Cortland, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Postsecondary teachers, all other $78,490/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does State University of New York at Cortland's Liberal Arts and Sciences program score?

This program scores 40/100 — on the lower end for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why does State University of New York at Cortland rank so high for Liberal Arts and Sciences?

The #83 ranking out of 424 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →