Compare 10 International Business. programs in New York. Average earnings: $51,324.
With top graduates earning $71,688, International Business stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $20K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Pace University's International Business program leads with graduates earning $71,688, well above the $51,324 state average. Fordham follows at $65,131, while Cuny Bernard M Baruch College delivers $64,899—demonstrating that public programs compete directly with private institutions in this field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates borrow $11,512 and face just a 3.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income compared to higher-debt alternatives.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $71,688 | 18 | $23,250 | Excellent | $46,275 | Challenging |
| #2 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $65,131 | 92 | $24,300 | Excellent | $37,095 | Challenging |
| #3 | $64,899 | 43 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Good | |
| #4 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $54,570 | 10 | $23,621 | Good | $56,149 | High |
| #5 | Iona UniversityPrivate | $49,683 | 9 | $25,999 | Manageable | $43,691 | High |
| #6 | $44,903 | 18 | $14,718 | Good | $18,349 | Challenging | |
| #7 | University At BuffaloPublic | $44,224 | 66 | $19,000 | Manageable | $20,734 | High |
| #8 | $41,565 | 17 | $21,196 | Manageable | $19,010 | High | |
| #9 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $38,289 | 17 | $10,298 | Good | $17,680 | High |
| #10 | Suny BrockportPublic | $38,289 | 14 | $20,000 | Manageable | $16,353 | 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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