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Computer Science at SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Computer and Information Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $54,111/yr (-14% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (69% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (338,800 openings/yr)

ROI 16.7x earnings multiple (7.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #333 of 443 Computer and Information Sciences, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Computer Science graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$595K	$587K	$520K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.9x	16.7x	14.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.6x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	80%	74%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	68	62

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 (7.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,332

-114% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

4.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $54,111 track close to the $62,617 national median for Computer Science programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 16.7x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 13% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Computer Science career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $20,500 in median debt against $54,111 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #333 ranking among 443 Computer Science programs places SUNY Oneonta in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About SUNY Oneonta

SUNY Oneonta has a 70% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 4,820 in Oneonta, NY.

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Top Career Paths

Computer and information systems managers $171,200/yr

Computer and information research scientists $140,910/yr

Database architects $135,980/yr

View all 14 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 68/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Computer Science at SUNY Oneonta?

At 68/100, the score looks reasonable — but Computer Science is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Computer Science at SUNY Oneonta?

The 69% 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.

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