State University of New York at Cortland: programs, outcomes and local jobs

State University of New York at Cortland at a glance

• 5,901

  students enrolled

• 1,708

  degrees and certificates a year

• 68%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,345

  average net price a year

  Tuition $7,070 in state, $16,980 out of state

• $46,535

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $60,236

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  46% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

State University of New York at Cortland reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around State University of New York at Cortland

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Cortland County, where the college is.

• 26

  open professional jobs

• 5

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 4.5%

  unemployment in Cortland County

  2026-08 · up 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $67,527

  median household income

  Cortland County

• 39%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.9% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in education, social sciences, health professions, which lead to programs (2 open), research (1 open), human resources (2 open), clinical (1 open).

Hiring most: Danaher (7), Professional Service Industries (6), Enerpac Tool Group (2), McNeil (2), Arch Capital Group (1), CareVet Home (1), Guthrie (1), Guthrie Cortland Medical Center (1).

What they hire for: Engineering (10), Operations (4), Human Resources (2), Programs (2), Clinical (1), Finance (1). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Cayuga/Cortland Workforce Development Board.

• Cortland Works Career CenterCortland · 607-756-7585 · M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is State University of New York at Cortland?

State University of New York at Cortland enrolls about 5,901 students and is a public 4-year institution in Cortland, New York. It awards about 1,708 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at State University of New York at Cortland?

68% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do State University of New York at Cortland graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $46,535 six years after entry and $60,236 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does State University of New York at Cortland offer AI or data science degrees?

State University of New York at Cortland reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near State University of New York at Cortland?

26 open professional jobs are listed in Cortland County, 5 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Danaher has the most openings.