SUNY College at Geneseo

What are the graduation rates for students at SUNY College at Geneseo?

In IPEDS 2024-25 reporting, SUNY Geneseo's four-year graduation rate was 64%, and its six-year rate was 71%. These measures follow cohorts of first-time, full-time degree-seeking students; they do not describe the outcomes of every transfer or part-time student.

The reported first-year retention rate was 87%, meaning that most students in the measured cohort returned the following fall. Graduation rates are useful for comparing completion patterns, but they do not explain why an individual student left or took longer to finish. Students considering a tightly sequenced major should also look at course availability and degree-planning requirements.

What is the earning potential for graduates at SUNY College at Geneseo?

College Scorecard field-of-study figures report median earnings for federally aided program completers with reported earnings about one year after completion. They are early-career snapshots, not guaranteed salaries for everyone who earns a Geneseo degree.

Examples in the October 2026 Scorecard data include $53,027 for accounting and related services, $48,924 for economics, and $32,563 for communication and media studies. These figures concern different groups of graduates, so they should not be read as a controlled comparison of what the majors themselves cause students to earn.

Employment status, location, further study, occupation, and the size of a program's reported cohort can affect what an earnings figure represents. One-year results are especially incomplete for students entering graduate or professional programs. Prospective students can use the figures as one input alongside program content, borrowing costs, and their own career plans.