State University of New York at Cortland
Cortland, New York · Public · 5,901 undergraduates
Of 25 programs with reported earnings, 23 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 47 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $12,550 |
| $30k to $48k | $16,453 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,102 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,636 |
| $110k and up | $25,853 |
| All families (average) | $22,345 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $56,466 | +$20,720 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1 yr |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $63,201 | +$27,455 | clears the bar | $21,485 | 0.8 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $62,275 | +$26,529 | clears the bar | $21,794 | 0.8 yrs |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $66,644 | +$30,898 | clears the bar | $21,470 | 0.7 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $74,079 | +$38,333 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $65,285 | +$29,539 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,366 | +$20,620 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $63,431 | +$27,685 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $56,593 | +$20,847 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.9 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,879 | +$26,133 | clears the bar | $23,125 | 0.9 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's Degree | $63,148 | +$27,402 | clears the bar | $27,333 | 1 yr |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $62,122 | +$26,376 | clears the bar | $20,187 | 0.8 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $44,687 | +$8,941 | clears the bar | $21,375 | 2.4 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $53,524 | +$17,778 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1.2 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $51,043 | +$15,297 | clears the bar | $22,500 | 1.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 25 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 27% of students receive Pell grants · 68% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.