Agricultural Production Operations at SUNY Morrisville

Morrisville, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings $30,771/yr (-23% vs median)
AI Risk High (38% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (132,800 openings/yr)
ROI 12.6x earnings multiple (5.8x out-of-state)
Ranked #13 of 17 Agricultural Production Operations programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Agricultural Production Operations graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $438K $443K $422K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 12.5x 12.6x 12.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.7x 5.8x 5.5x
Probability of Field Employment 43% 39% 32%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 31

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: $76,756 (5.8x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$69,572
-98% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,670
16% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,771 place SUNY Morrisville below the $39,807 national median for Agricultural Production Operations — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 12.6x 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 — 38% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$30,771 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #13 out of 17 programs, SUNY Morrisville's financial outcomes for Agricultural Production Operations trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth is modest: $30,771 to $35,670 over five years (16% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About SUNY Morrisville

SUNY Morrisville accepts 91% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 1,860 students in Morrisville, NY. With 55% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary $100,830/yr
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers $87,980/yr
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary $86,350/yr
View all 10 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does SUNY Morrisville's Agricultural Production Operations program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for Agricultural Production Operations. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Agricultural Production Operations to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Agricultural Production Operations careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 38% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why are Agricultural Production Operations earnings lower at SUNY Morrisville?
Lower starting pay at SUNY Morrisville 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 →