Compare 12 Writing, General. programs in New York. Average earnings: $31,953.
With top graduates earning $45,905, Writing, General. stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $14K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Binghamton University's Writing, General. program leads with graduates earning $45,905, significantly above the $31,953 average across New York's 12 programs. CUNY Brooklyn College follows at $35,045, demonstrating how public institutions compete effectively regardless of overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Binghamton graduates borrow $18,500 and face just a 10.9% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. CUNY Brooklyn College offers even lower debt at $11,000, though with a 12.1% burden—still manageable for most graduates.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $45,905 | 47 | $18,500 | Good | $27,270 | High |
| #2 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $35,045 | 28 | $11,000 | Manageable | $17,273 | High |
| #3 | $34,508 | 11 | $21,196 | Challenging | $19,010 | High | |
| #4 | Pratt Institute-MainPrivate | $33,509 | 15 | $26,000 | High | $88,930 | High |
| #5 | Hamilton CollegePrivate | $32,925 | 20 | $17,000 | Challenging | $45,578 | High |
| #6 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $32,250 | 38 | $24,000 | High | $53,476 | High |
| #7 | $30,873 | 33 | $20,880 | High | $19,416 | High | |
| #8 | Manhattanville CollegePrivate | $30,771 | 17 | $25,000 | High | $35,904 | High |
| #9 | Suny College At PotsdamPublic | $29,540 | 22 | $24,250 | High | $19,000 | High |
| #10 | $28,940 | 40 | $21,500 | High | $35,000 | High | |
| #11 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $24,935 | 24 | $26,000 | High | $39,841 | High |
| #12 | Suny At Purchase CollegePublic | $24,240 | 23 | $21,067 | High | $30,798 | 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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