Compare 5 Social Entrepreneurship. programs in New York. Average earnings: $47,813.
The highest-earning Social Entrepreneurship program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $43K earnings gap across 5 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Syracuse University's Social Entrepreneurship program leads with graduates earning $68,507, well above the $47,813 average. But Cuny Bernard M Baruch College follows closely at $57,375—demonstrating that public institutions compete directly with private universities in this emerging 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 4.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $68,507
Strong outcomes ($57,375) with 50% acceptance
4.5% payment burden | Excellent
13.6% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $68,507 | 66 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Challenging |
| #2 | $57,375 | 58 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Clarkson UniversityPrivate | $52,566 | 18 | $26,000 | Good | $36,890 | High |
| #4 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $35,425 | 21 | $23,250 | Challenging | $46,275 | High |
| #5 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $25,194 | 9 | $23,621 | High | $56,149 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
