Program Analysis
Graduates earn $32,409/yr, roughly in line with the $37,053 national median for Sustainability Studies. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Sustainability Studies programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Sustainability Studies's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $19,008 represents roughly 7 months of the $32,409 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #15 of 22 Sustainability Studies programs, SUNY Oneonta falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.