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Ethnic & Cultural Minority at State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $23,751/yr (-26% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

Job Market Small (8,000 openings/yr)

ROI 16.7x earnings multiple (7.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #48 of 92 Ethnic & Cultural Minority programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Ethnic & Cultural Minority graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$585K	$570K	$509K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.2x	16.7x	14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.9x	7.7x	6.9x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	41%	26%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	30	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,096

Out-of-state: $73,736 (7.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,924

-117% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,500

11.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,686

122% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $23,751 per year, Ethnic & Cultural Minority graduates from State University of New York at New Paltz earn below the $32,228 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 16.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 69% task exposure — and the 13% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,500 debt-to-$23,751 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #48 out of 92 programs, State University of New York at New Paltz's financial outcomes for Ethnic & Cultural Minority trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $23,751 to $52,686 over five years (122% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About State University of New York at New Paltz

State University of New York at New Paltz accepts 59% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, enrolling 6,022 students in New Paltz, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary $84,290/yr

Interpreters and translators $59,440/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does State University of New York at New Paltz's Ethnic & Cultural Minority program score?

This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for Ethnic & Cultural Minority. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Ethnic & Cultural Minority to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Ethnic & Cultural Minority careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 69% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Ethnic & Cultural Minority earnings lower at State University of New York at New Paltz?

Lower starting pay at State University of New York at New Paltz may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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