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Business Administration at State University of New York at Oswego

Oswego, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business Administration, Management and Operations

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $45,569/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (1,753,300 openings/yr)

ROI 16.2x earnings multiple (7.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #231 of 1,169 Business Administration programs Top 25%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business Administration graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$575K	$568K	$517K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.4x	16.2x	14.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.6x	6.9x
Probability of Field Employment	47%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	70	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,076

Out-of-state: $74,716 (7.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,924

-96% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$62,445

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $45,569/yr, Business Administration graduates from State University of New York at Oswego land near the $46,892 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Business Administration programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Business Administration's typical career paths, with 47% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 10% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $19,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #231 of 1,169 nationally, this is a top-5% Business Administration program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $45,569 to $62,445 over five years — a 37% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About State University of New York at Oswego

With 80% of applicants admitted, State University of New York at Oswego prioritizes broad access, serving 5,618 students in Oswego, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Chief executives $206,420/yr

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business Administration at State University of New York at Oswego?

This program scores 70/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business Administration nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Business Administration careers?

With 47% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $516,959 in decade earnings vs $574,607 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes State University of New York at Oswego's Business Administration program stand out?

Ranked #231 of 1,169 programs nationally, State University of New York at Oswego lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

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