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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks State University of New York At Oswego #335 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $59,955, placing State University of New York At Oswego in the 45.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. State University of New York At Oswego sits in the 41.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions, with graduates earn about $3,919 less than similar students at comparable institutions. State University of New York At Oswego's composite ranking reflects a consistent balance across return, access, and affordability — outcomes that hold across the institution's business-dominant program mix and its broad-access student population in upstate New York. Azimuth ranks State University of New York At Oswego #946 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions, anchored by median earnings and an earnings-beyond-expectations position that places the university among the stronger-performing institutions in its cohort.
Azimuth ranks State University of New York At Oswego #335 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Oswego, NY, State University of New York At Oswego enrolls roughly 5,473 undergraduates. Retention stands at 70.5% and the six-year graduation rate is 60.4%, reflecting a student body that largely completes what it starts. The composite is anchored by return on investment. Azimuth ranks State University of New York At Oswego #946 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn median four-year earnings of $59,955, and earn about $3,919 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing State University of New York At Oswego in the 41.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Business is the institution's primary program concentration, and its graduates tend to enter the workforce on a trajectory that outpaces what comparable institutions produce. Access and affordability provide additional context for the composite position. State University of New York At Oswego sits in the 75.2 percentile for access and the 72.8 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, with 39.6% of undergraduates receiving Pell Grants and 27.8% identifying as first-generation students. The 80.5% admission rate reflects a broad-access posture that keeps the institution open to a wide range of applicants. Mobility sits in the 87.5 percentile among nonprofit four-year institutions, rounding out a profile where strong graduate earnings are the clearest differentiator.
State University of New York At Oswego's published cost of attendance is $27,052. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $8,714, middle-income families pay around $17,412, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,087. Azimuth ranks State University of New York At Oswego #388 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. State University of New York At Oswego uses need-based financial aid to reshape the sticker price across income levels. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the institution's aid commitment; families should review the net price illusion to understand how sticker price and actual out-of-pocket cost differ. Most students complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid. Merit aid may also be available depending on academic and other credentials. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,880, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,416; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at State University of New York At Oswego's median four-year earnings of $59,955, median federal debt of $20,880 projects to a monthly payment of about $236 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
State University of New York at Oswego is a strong fit for students drawn to Business and related applied fields who want a public university in NY that delivers solid post-graduation earnings without the cost structure of larger flagship institutions. Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $59,955, placing State University of New York At Oswego in the 45.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions — and graduates earn about $3,919 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the university in the 41.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The access profile is broad. 39.6% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 27.8% are first-generation students, and State University of New York At Oswego sits in the 52.0 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions on a historical 10-year Scorecard measure — a signal that students from lower-income backgrounds have found meaningful pathways to financial stability here. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program mix centers on Business and professionally oriented fields, so students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes, and the 80.5% admission rate means Oswego is broadly accessible to most qualified applicants rather than a high-stakes selective process.
This school profile was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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Economics
7 graduates
Information Science/Studies
13 graduates
Finance and Financial Management Services
52 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
49 graduates
Marketing
58 graduates
State University of New York At Oswego's program mix is anchored in business, liberal arts, and professional fields — a portfolio shaped by the institution's identity as a private comprehensive university in central Florida. Business Administration is the largest program with 199 graduates, followed by Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Psychology, General, Subject-Specific Teacher Education, and Criminal Justice.
Across 26 ranked programs serving roughly 1,663 students annually, Business represents 23% of degrees, with Education and Arts providing additional breadth. The strongest earnings outcomes cluster in applied professional fields.
Digital Marketing leads with median earnings of $66,766 four years after enrollment from 58 graduates, followed by Business Administration at $66,048 and Criminal Justice at $59,563. Subject-Specific Teacher Education graduates earn $59,412, and Teacher Education earns $57,622.
These programs reflect direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings capture meaningful labor-market entry outcomes. The program portfolio emphasizes applied professional preparation aligned with regional employer demand in central Florida.
Business-oriented and professional-services fields dominate both enrollment and earnings, positioning State University of New York At Oswego as a career-focused institution where program choice directly shapes early-career financial outcomes. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with labor-market trends.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Suny Polytechnic Institute Similar quality tier in Northeast (#10924 ranked) | NY | 81% | $64,355 | #10924 | Compare |
Saginaw Valley State University Similar quality tier (#10930 ranked) | MI | 72% | $51,955 | #10930 | Compare |
Clayton State University Similar quality tier (#10931 ranked) | GA | 68% | $49,179 | #10931 | Compare |
University Of Central Oklahoma Similar quality tier (#10898 ranked) | OK | 78% | $48,351 | #10898 | Compare |
University Of Toledo Similar quality tier (#10896 ranked) | OH | 92% | $50,632 | #10896 | Compare |
Based on federal data for students receiving aid. Actual costs may vary.
State University of New York At Oswego's published cost of attendance is $27,052. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $8,714, middle-income families pay around $17,412, and higher-income families pay approximately $23,087.
Azimuth ranks State University of New York At Oswego #388 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.
State University of New York At Oswego uses need-based financial aid to reshape the sticker price across income levels. The difference between published cost and net price reflects the institution's aid commitment; families should review the [net price illusion](/analysis/is-college-worth-it-part-1-the-net-price-illusion/) to understand how sticker price and actual out-of-pocket cost differ.
Most students complete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal, state, and institutional aid. Merit aid may also be available depending on academic and other credentials.
Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,880, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $19,416; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at State University of New York At Oswego's median four-year earnings of $59,955, median federal debt of $20,880 projects to a monthly payment of about $236 under standard ten-year repayment.
For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).
Graduates of State University of New York at Oswego earn a median of $59,955 four years after enrollment, placing the institution in the 45.3rd percentile for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,919 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing SUNY Oswego in the 41.3rd percentile for [earnings beyond expectations](/analysis/a-value-added-approach-to-college-outcomes/) among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks SUNY Oswego #946 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 36.1st percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects SUNY Oswego's focus on Business fields. Business Administration and Management, General is the largest program with 199 graduates earning a median of $66,048, and Azimuth ranks the program #111 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions [per the program-ranking methodology](/analysis/college-program-rankings-how-to-actually-evaluate-programs/). Azimuth ranks Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia #22 nationally among nonprofit four-year institutions with 124 graduates earning $48,489, while Psychology, General ranks #147 nationally with 106 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $52,023.
