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Apparel and Textiles at SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,180/yr (-22% vs median)

AI Risk High (47% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (133,800 openings/yr)

ROI 16.3x earnings multiple (7.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #31 of 53 Apparel and Textiles programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Apparel and Textiles graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$585K	$574K	$526K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.6x	16.3x	14.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.6x	7.5x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	44	45

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,248

Out-of-state: $76,928 (7.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,332

-114% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

9.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$54,688

94% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $28,180 place SUNY Oneonta below the $35,960 national median for Apparel and Textiles — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

With a 16.3x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 10% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Apparel and Textiles career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $21,500 against $28,180/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #31 ranking among 53 Apparel and Textiles programs places SUNY Oneonta in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $28,180-to-$54,688 earnings arc over five years reflects a 94% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About SUNY Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta accepts 70% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 4,820 in Oneonta, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Marketing managers $161,030/yr

Materials scientists $104,160/yr

Fashion designers $80,690/yr

View all 8 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 44/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Apparel and Textiles at SUNY Oneonta?

At 44/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Apparel and Textiles programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Apparel and Textiles at SUNY Oneonta?

The 47% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is SUNY Oneonta a good choice for Apparel and Textiles despite lower starting pay?

Starting salary is one data point. If SUNY Oneonta's tuition is significantly below average, the ROI calculation can still work — lower earnings paired with lower costs can be a reasonable trade.

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