Top Ranked Programs
Marist University's program mix is anchored in business and professional fields, reflecting the institution's applied, career-focused identity. Business Administration is the largest program with 270 graduates, followed by Communication and Media Studies, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice. Across 0 ranked programs serving roughly 1,278 students annually, several deliver strong four-year earnings outcomes aligned with regional and national labor markets. The earnings pattern reflects Business as the institutional anchor. Computer Science leads with median earnings of $111,893 four years after enrollment, with 46 graduates. Accounting follows with median earnings of $106,313 and 41 graduates, while Business Administration graduates earn $90,855 and Biology, General earns $81,936. These programs represent the institution's strongest four-year financial outcomes and align with direct-to-workforce career pathways where graduates enter professional roles immediately after completion. The program portfolio reflects a concentration in applied professional and business-oriented fields, positioning Marist University as a career-preparation-focused institution in the Hudson Valley region. The [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) provides context for how these dominant program families align with regional and national labor-market demand in business, finance, and professional services sectors.