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Information Science/Studies at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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/Studies 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/Studies. 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/Studies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Information Science/Studies'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/Studies 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/Studies at SUNY Polytechnic Institute?

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

Will AI replace Information Science/Studies 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/Studies 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 →