Syracuse University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Syracuse University at a glance

• 15,477

  students enrolled

• 6,630

  degrees and certificates a year

• 84%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $38,793

  average net price a year

  Tuition $61,310

• $60,459

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $79,164

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  56% working

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

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Syracuse University

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

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• 516

  open professional jobs

• 61

  entry level

  4 say no experience is needed

• 2%

  ask for AI skills

  10 jobs

• 4.1%

  unemployment in Onondaga County

  2026-08 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $74,740

  median household income

  Onondaga County

• 46%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.8% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in computer & information sciences, business & management, communication & journalism, which lead to engineering (120 open), data & analytics (12 open), security (2 open), product (6 open), finance (46 open), sales (58 open).

Hiring most: Upstate Medical University (81), Hidden Level (25), Bechtel Plant Machinery (22), Bechtel (19), Bechtel (16), HII Mission Technologies (12), Community Bank, National Association (11), Cxtec (10).

What they hire for: Engineering (120), Operations (75), Sales (58), Finance (46), Administration (28), Human Resources (25). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Onondaga County Workforce Development Board.

• CNY Works IncorporatedSyracuse · 315-473-8250 · M - F: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Conferences hosted by Syracuse University

Events this college organizes, as named on the event’s own site. 1 with dates announced.

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• Cornell UniversityIthaca · 15,995 students
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Common questions

How big is Syracuse University?

Syracuse University enrolls about 15,477 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Syracuse, New York. It awards about 6,630 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Syracuse University?

84% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Syracuse University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $60,459 six years after entry and $79,164 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Syracuse University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Syracuse University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (bachelor) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Syracuse University?

516 open professional jobs are listed in Onondaga County, 61 of them entry level and 4 saying no experience is needed. Upstate Medical University has the most openings.