Top Ranked Programs
State University of New York at Cortland's program mix is anchored in education and teacher preparation. Kinesiology is the largest program with 236 graduates, followed by Subject-Specific Teacher Education, Teacher Education, Business/Managerial Economics, and Special Education and Teaching. Across ranked programs serving roughly 1,458 students annually, several deliver solid median four-year earnings outcomes. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's concentration in education and applied professional fields. Special Education and Teaching leads with median earnings of $74,079 four years after enrollment across 86 graduates, followed by Business/Managerial Economics with $66,644 and 93 graduates. Communication and Media Studies graduates report median earnings of $63,431 across 78 students, while Subject-Specific Teacher Education and Teacher Education round out the earnings leaders. Education represents the dominant concentration at State University of New York at Cortland, with Education and Social Sciences also present in the program portfolio. This mix positions graduates for careers in education, social services, and related sectors where regional demand remains steady. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these fields align with labor-market trends in New York and the Northeast.