Compare 28 Public Finance. programs in New York. Average earnings: $69,436.
The highest-earning Public Finance program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $51K earnings gap across 28 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Fordham University's Public Finance program leads with graduates earning $112,777—$43K above the state average of $69,436. But regional programs compete effectively: Binghamton University delivers $94,174 while Syracuse reaches $91,086, proving that program quality varies independently of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College graduates borrow $11,512 and face just a 3.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Binghamton leads with a 9.5% family burden—still 'Good'—proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $112,777 | 180 | $24,300 | Excellent | $37,095 | Good |
| #2 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $94,174 | 103 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Good |
| #3 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $91,086 | 231 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Manageable |
| #4 | $86,145 | 45 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Manhattan CollegePrivate | $82,252 | 53 | $26,000 | Excellent | $56,630 | Challenging |
| #6 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $81,127 | 125 | $23,250 | Excellent | $46,275 | Manageable |
| #7 | Siena CollegePrivate | $79,779 | 63 | $26,561 | Excellent | $40,800 | Manageable |
| #8 | $78,243 | 174 | $25,000 | Excellent | $54,289 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $76,953 | 92 | $23,621 | Excellent | $56,149 | Challenging |
| #10 | Manhattanville CollegePrivate | $76,366 | 19 | $25,000 | Excellent | $35,904 | Manageable |
| #11 | Iona UniversityPrivate | $73,954 | 74 | $25,999 | Excellent | $43,691 | Challenging |
| #12 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | $73,667 | 32 | $25,000 | Excellent | $48,005 | Challenging |
| #13 | $72,486 | 24 | $21,196 | Excellent | $19,010 | Good | |
| #14 | $70,901 | 900 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Good | |
| #15 | St. John Fisher UniversityPrivate | $69,260 | 42 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,716 | Challenging |
| #16 | St Bonaventure UniversityPrivate | $68,874 | 40 | $26,000 | Excellent | $36,756 | Challenging |
| #17 | $68,781 | 61 | $20,880 | Excellent | $19,416 | Manageable | |
| #18 | Le Moyne CollegePrivate | $67,371 | 52 | $23,000 | Excellent | $33,751 | Challenging |
| #19 | St. Thomas Aquinas CollegePrivate | $63,482 | 10 | $23,198 | Excellent | $32,425 | Challenging |
| #20 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $61,899 | 63 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Good |
| #21 | Canisius UniversityPrivate | $58,863 | 52 | $24,250 | Good | $23,720 | Challenging |
| #22 | $58,260 | 41 | $18,750 | Excellent | $23,871 | Manageable | |
| #23 | Suny BrockportPublic | $56,391 | 41 | $20,000 | Good | $16,353 | Manageable |
| #24 | $50,620 | 11 | $20,000 | Good | $16,771 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Suny Old WestburyPublic | $46,941 | 48 | $14,997 | Good | $16,500 | Challenging |
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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