Is State University of New York at Oswego worth it?
State University of New York at Oswego is a public, four-year institution in Oswego, New York (small town). It awarded 1,837 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, criminal justice and elementary education and teaching.
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Federal context for State University of New York at Oswego
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Median earnings 1 year after
$37,649
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,955
Median earnings 10 years after
$57,566
Average net price
$16,236
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
1,837
Years to pay back
1.1 years
Students (undergrad)
5,473
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $45,569 | $66,048 | 245 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $30,241 | $48,489 | 234 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,366 | $52,023 | 190 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $39,689 | $59,412 | 165 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $66,944 | $92,779 | 146 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $41,903 | $66,766 | 104 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,561 | $59,563 | 103 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $59,429 | $65,102 | 78 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $51,590 | $72,784 | 78 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,691 | $58,932 | 72 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's | $37,203 | $58,675 | 70 |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $32,546 | $44,939 | 67 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's | $27,922 | $40,755 | 63 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $28,103 | $40,579 | 49 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $71,436 | $86,865 | 48 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 204 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 101 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 93 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 83 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 81 |
| Radio and Television | Bachelor's | 71 |
| Health and Wellness, General | Bachelor's | 61 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | Bachelor's | 56 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Post-master's certificate | 50 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 40 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 24% | 6,355 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 13% | 3,444 |
| Retail Trade | 10% | 2,673 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 9% | 2,343 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 7% | 1,794 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 1,570 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 6% | 1,511 |
| Manufacturing | 4% | 1,119 |
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Sources: federal figures for State University of New York at Oswego. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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