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Career OutcomesAzimuth ranks Suny At Fredonia #802 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,619 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Suny At Fredonia in the 14.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Suny At Fredonia #1267 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Suny At Fredonia #802 for overall value on Azimuth's composite among nonprofit four-year institutions. A public university in Fredonia, New York, Suny At Fredonia enrolls roughly 2,755 undergraduates. Retention is 76.2% and the six-year graduation rate is 50.2%, reflecting solid completion outcomes for a regional public institution. Suny At Fredonia draws a student body with meaningful economic diversity: 38.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 22.8% are first-generation college students. Where the institution performs strongest is return on investment. Azimuth ranks Suny At Fredonia #1267 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,619 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Suny At Fredonia in the 14.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution's program portfolio is anchored in Education, a field that aligns with stable, in-demand careers and contributes to the strong earnings outcomes observed across the graduate cohort. Access and affordability sit lower in the composite — Suny At Fredonia sits in the 67.1 percentile for access and the 66.9 percentile for affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. For many families seeking a public institution with solid long-term financial returns and a teaching-focused mission, Suny At Fredonia offers a reliable path to degree completion and career readiness.
Suny At Fredonia is positioned as an affordable public option for students pursuing health and technical careers. The published cost of attendance is $25,879, and net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure. Low-income families pay approximately $9,395; middle-income families pay around $16,116; higher-income families pay approximately $20,743. Azimuth ranks Suny At Fredonia #472 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. As a public college, Suny At Fredonia participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs. The institution's affordability profile reflects both its public-tuition base and the earnings trajectory of its graduate population, particularly in health and technical fields where early-career pay supports debt repayment. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,580. 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 the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,192, median federal debt of $24,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
Suny College of Technology At Canton is a strong fit for students drawn to health, applied technology, and career-ready programs who want a public institution in northern NY with a clear path from degree to employment. Graduates earn in the 12.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, and Suny At Fredonia sits in the 14.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions — graduates earn about $12,619 less than similar students at comparable institutions, a meaningful signal for students weighing whether a smaller applied-technology college can deliver real financial returns. The institution enrolls a large share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students — 38.8% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants and 22.8% are first-generation — and the aid structure reflects that access orientation. Median student debt at graduation is $24,250, and the net price for higher-income families is $20,743, making the cost profile relatively contained compared with many four-year alternatives. Fit depends on two realistic filters: the program portfolio is concentrated in Education and applied technical fields, so students whose interests align with those areas will find the strongest outcomes, while those seeking broad liberal arts or research-university depth will find a narrower academic range than at larger institutions.
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Suny At Fredonia is positioned as an affordable public option for students pursuing health and technical careers. The published cost of attendance is $25,879, and net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure.
Low-income families pay approximately $9,395; middle-income families pay around $16,116; higher-income families pay approximately $20,743. Azimuth ranks Suny At Fredonia #472 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. As a public college, Suny At Fredonia participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs.
The institution's affordability profile reflects both its public-tuition base and the earnings trajectory of its graduate population, particularly in health and technical fields where early-career pay supports debt repayment. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,250; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,580.
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 the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,192, median federal debt of $24,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 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 Suny At Fredonia earn median 4-year earnings of $52,192, placing the institution in the 12.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $12,619 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Suny At Fredonia in the 14.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.
Azimuth ranks Suny At Fredonia #1267 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Suny At Fredonia's concentration in education and teaching fields.
Subject-Specific Teacher Education is the largest program with 87 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $53,292. The Psychology, General program graduates 83 students earning median 4-year earnings of $47,043, and Business Administration produces 59 graduates with median 4-year earnings of $58,133.
These teaching-focused majors anchor the institution's degree output and connect graduates to stable, in-demand roles in schools and educational institutions across New York and beyond.
Peer institutions with comparable quality and outcomes:
| School | State | Accept Rate | Median Earnings | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
The University Of Montana Similar quality tier (#25916 ranked) | MT | 96% | $44,511 | #25916 | Compare |
University Of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Similar quality tier (#24852 ranked) | AR | 100% | $34,924 | #24852 | Compare |
University Of Minnesota-Morris Similar quality tier (#25948 ranked) | MN | 75% | $50,919 | #25948 | Compare |
University Of North Alabama Similar quality tier (#24826 ranked) | AL | 87% | $45,415 | #24826 | Compare |
University Of The Virgin Islands Similar quality tier (#25960 ranked) | VI | 99% | $38,681 | #25960 | Compare |
Information Science/Studies
9 graduates
Accounting and Related Services
21 graduates
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
35 graduates
Marketing
16 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations
59 graduates
SUNY at Fredonia's program mix is anchored in education and the liberal arts — a portfolio shaped by the institution's identity as a comprehensive public college. Subject-Specific Teacher Education is the largest program with 87 graduates, followed by Psychology, General, Business Administration, Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, and Teacher Education.
Across 40 programs serving roughly 918 students annually, 0 meet Azimuth's ranking threshold, with several delivering solid four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional labor-market demand. The earnings pattern reflects the institution's education-focused mission.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication leads with median earnings of $58,820 four years after enrollment among 35 graduates, followed by Business Administration with $58,133 and Special Education and Teaching with $55,441. Subject-Specific Teacher Education and Social Work round out the highest-earning cohorts.
These outcomes reflect the institution's strength in fields where regional employers actively recruit — particularly education, business, and applied professional disciplines that support stable career pathways in upstate New York and surrounding markets. Education represents a substantial share of Suny At Fredonia's degree output and anchors the institution's economic signature.
Many of these programs are direct-to-workforce pathways where four-year earnings reflect immediate labor-market entry in teaching, school administration, and related fields. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how education and related fields align with regional and national labor-market trends.
For students prioritizing affordability and stable regional employment, Suny At Fredonia's education and business programs offer transparent, achievable outcomes tied to accessible career pipelines.
