Business programs across New York's 80 ranked institutions produce graduates with median earnings of $65,202—$9,385 higher than the national average. The earnings range from $46,498 to $104,043 demonstrates how program selection directly impacts career outcomes and management careers prospects in this competitive state.
Leading the list is New York University, achieving the highest program earnings at $108,132. Cornell University follows with $88,590, while Fordham University rounds out the top three at $86,096. These top-performing undergraduate business programs demonstrate exceptional graduate outcomes that justify their positioning in the rankings.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21 | Wagner CollegePrivate | Staten Island, NY | $80,927 Median Business Earnings | $20,993 | 88.0% | 65.1% |
| #22 | Suny College At GeneseoPublic | Geneseo, NY | $79,930 Median Business Earnings | $10,018 | 66.5% | 71.5% |
| #23 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | Ithaca, NY | $79,066 Median Business Earnings | $21,901 | 69.0% | 76.2% |
| #24 | Rochester, NY | $78,392 Median Business Earnings | $24,680 | 66.9% | 69.9% | |
| #25 | St Bonaventure UniversityPrivate | Saint Bonaventure, NY | $77,927 Median Business Earnings | $15,651 | 81.7% | 66.7% |
| #26 | Manhattanville UniversityPrivate | Purchase, NY | $76,880 Median Business Earnings | $13,548 | 87.3% | 58.4% |
| #27 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | Hempstead, NY | $76,387 Median Business Earnings | $28,219 | 68.1% | 68.5% |
| #28 | Siena CollegePrivate | Loudonville, NY | $76,260 Median Business Earnings | $26,417 | 69.0% | 74.7% |
| #29 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | New York, NY | $75,803 Median Business Earnings | $1,029 | 53.8% | 56.9% |
| #30 | Iona UniversityPrivate | New Rochelle, NY | $74,646 Median Business Earnings | $25,785 | 86.9% | 56.0% |
| #31 | Molloy UniversityPrivate | Rockville Centre, NY | $73,569 Median Business Earnings | $17,548 | 81.7% | 69.9% |
| #32 | Le Moyne CollegePrivate | Syracuse, NY | $72,784 Median Business Earnings | $14,535 | 83.0% | 73.1% |
| #33 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | Stony Brook, NY | $72,765 Median Business Earnings | $12,943 | 49.0% | 75.6% |
| #34 | Suny OneontaPublic | Oneonta, NY | $72,570 Median Business Earnings | $11,044 | 69.6% | 68.8% |
| #35 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | Queens, NY | $72,435 Median Business Earnings | $1,541 | 64.3% | 53.3% |
| #36 | Old Westbury, NY | $72,391 Median Business Earnings | $17,084 | 81.0% | 58.8% | |
| #37 | University At BuffaloPublic | Buffalo, NY | $71,913 Median Business Earnings | $14,668 | 74.2% | 75.2% |
| #38 | Clarkson UniversityPrivate | Potsdam, NY | $71,671 Median Business Earnings | $21,335 | 77.4% | 74.9% |
| #39 | Plattsburgh, NY | $69,582 Median Business Earnings | $9,400 | 78.4% | 58.5% | |
| #40 | Canisius UniversityPrivate | Buffalo, NY | $69,499 Median Business Earnings | $12,781 | 72.4% | 66.4% |
