Compare 28 General Studies. programs in New York. Average earnings: $41,418.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, General Studies tells a different story. Across 28 programs in New York, earnings range from $38,676 to $60,423—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College's General Studies program leads with graduates earning $60,423, significantly above the state average of $41,418. New York University follows at $54,415, while St. Francis College reaches $52,107—demonstrating that public programs can outperform prestigious private institutions in specific fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates borrow $11,512 and face just a 4.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Meanwhile, NYU students face an 8.8% burden despite strong earnings, proving the best financial choice depends on total debt load.
Highest program earnings: $60,423
Strong outcomes ($60,423) with 50% acceptance
4.2% payment burden | Excellent
12.5% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $60,423 | 21 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #2 | New York UniversityPrivate | $54,415 | 593 | $20,500 | Good | $64,795 | High |
| #3 | St. Francis CollegePrivate | $52,107 | 31 | $23,250 | Good | $26,794 | High |
| #4 | $51,119 | 9 | $27,000 | Manageable | $61,178 | High | |
| #5 | Union CollegePrivate | $48,667 | 33 | $25,337 | Manageable | $57,000 | High |
| #6 | Utica UniversityPrivate | $47,057 | 21 | $22,500 | Manageable | $25,500 | High |
| #7 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | $46,408 | 119 | $19,637 | Good | $20,710 | Challenging |
| #8 | Cuny City CollegePublic | $46,094 | 104 | $11,990 | Excellent | $17,460 | Challenging |
| #9 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $46,072 | 14 | $14,000 | Good | $38,000 | High |
| #10 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $44,877 | 34 | $23,250 | Manageable | $46,275 | High |
| #11 | $44,768 | 27 | $21,196 | Manageable | $19,010 | High | |
| #12 | $44,584 | 36 | $14,350 | Good | $15,568 | Challenging | |
| #13 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $44,156 | 14 | $24,300 | Manageable | $37,095 | High |
| #14 | The New SchoolPrivate | $41,766 | 116 | $22,266 | Manageable | $57,040 | High |
| #15 | $40,898 | 42 | $21,500 | Manageable | $24,455 | High | |
| #16 | $40,637 | 12 | $11,000 | Good | $16,130 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $40,634 | 41 | $22,000 | Manageable | $26,471 | High | |
| #18 | $40,551 | 148 | $26,778 | Challenging | $35,625 | High | |
| #19 | $40,342 | 32 | $10,988 | Good | $10,068 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $38,676 | 120 | $21,067 | Manageable | $30,798 | High |
| #21 | $36,769 | 126 | $21,028 | Challenging | $12,951 | High | |
| #22 | Sarah Lawrence CollegePrivate | $36,532 | 316 | $27,000 | High | $47,408 | High |
| #23 | Russell Sage CollegePrivate | $32,673 | 9 | $22,000 | High | $23,291 | High |
| #24 | Molloy CollegePrivate | $32,569 | 17 | $27,000 | High | $39,248 | High |
| #25 | Roberts Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $30,102 | 22 | $23,750 | High | $25,812 | High |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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