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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,288/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk High (41% exposed)

Job Market Large (67,500 openings/yr)

ROI 17.7x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 42 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$635K	$623K	$570K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.0x	17.7x	16.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.3x	8.1x	7.4x
Probability of Field Employment	52%	47%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	49

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 (8.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,332

-114% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$64,221

87% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

SUNY Oneonta's Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences graduates start at $34,288/yr — above the $32,408 national average, though not by a wide margin.

With a 17.7x 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 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

SUNY Oneonta ranks #1 among 42 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

The $34,288-to-$64,221 earnings arc over five years reflects a 87% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About SUNY Oneonta

A 70% acceptance rate means SUNY Oneonta is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 4,820 in Oneonta, NY.

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Top Career Paths

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

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580/yr

Farm and home management educators $58,120/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 47/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at SUNY Oneonta?

At 47/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences at SUNY Oneonta?

The 41% 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 one of the best schools for Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences?

Among 42 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences programs, SUNY Oneonta's #1 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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