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Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies at SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,180/yr (-31% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Medium (25,400 openings/yr)

ROI 13.7x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #16 of 16 Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$463K	$466K	$444K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.6x	13.7x	13.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.1x	6.2x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	49%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	25	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,944

Out-of-state: $75,624 (6.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$56,916

-68% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,691

9.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$40,460

44% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $28,180/yr fall 31% below the $40,770 national median for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 13.7x 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 — 47% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,691 debt-to-$28,180 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #16 out of 16 programs, SUNY Buffalo State University's financial outcomes for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $28,180 to $40,460 shows 44% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About SUNY Buffalo State University

SUNY Buffalo State University has a 76% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a mid-sized student body of 5,358 in Buffalo, NY. 53% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Personal financial advisors $102,140/yr

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary $77,280/yr

Farm and home management educators $58,120/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does SUNY Buffalo State University's Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies program score?

This program scores 25/100 — on the lower end for Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies earnings lower at SUNY Buffalo State University?

Lower starting pay at SUNY Buffalo State University 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 →