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Information Science at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Information Science/Studies

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $42,604/yr (-28% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (68% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (221,900 openings/yr)

ROI 18.9x earnings multiple (8.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #80 of 129 Information Science/Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$664K	$649K	$556K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.3x	18.9x	16.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.2x	8.0x	6.9x
Probability of Field Employment	74%	68%	39%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	67	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$34,312

Out-of-state: $80,912 (8.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,528

-62% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,447

54% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $42,604/yr fall 28% below the $59,433 national median for Information Science. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 18.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Information Science programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science's typical career paths, with 68% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 16% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #80 of 129 Information Science programs, SUNY Polytechnic Institute falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $65,447 show a 54% jump from the $42,604 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About SUNY Polytechnic Institute

SUNY Polytechnic Institute has a 78% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 1,773 students in Utica, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Information Science at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

This program scores 67/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Information Science programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Information Science careers?

With 68% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $556,032 in decade earnings vs $663,504 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Information Science from SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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