Compare 9 Geography. programs in New York. Average earnings: $34,060.
With top graduates earning $53,830, Geography stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $19K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Binghamton University's Geography program leads with graduates earning $53,830, well above the $34,060 average across New York's 9 programs. State University of New York at Cortland follows at $46,280, demonstrating how SUNY schools dominate this field regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY Hunter College graduates borrow just $11,000 and face a 7.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $42,250 post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $53,830 | 37 | $18,500 | Good | $27,270 | Challenging |
| #2 | $46,280 | 9 | $21,500 | Manageable | $24,455 | High | |
| #3 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $42,250 | 17 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Challenging |
| #4 | University At BuffaloPublic | $39,206 | 36 | $19,000 | Manageable | $20,734 | High |
| #5 | Suny OneontaPublic | $32,925 | 17 | $19,812 | High | $24,845 | High |
| #6 | $25,967 | 10 | $18,750 | High | $23,871 | High | |
| #7 | Vassar CollegePrivate | $24,421 | 9 | $18,625 | High | $44,501 | High |
| #8 | Suny College At GeneseoPublic | $23,351 | 23 | $19,500 | High | $22,092 | High |
| #9 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $18,309 | 19 | $26,000 | High | $39,841 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
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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