Median Earnings (1yr)
$56,143
5th percentile (25th in NY)
Sample Size
60
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Alfred University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Alfred University graduates earn $56k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all business administration, management and operations masters programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

Business Administration, Management and Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (75 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Alfred University$56,143$53,922
New York University$184,729$189,625
Columbia University in the City of New York$182,930$217,887
Cornell University$179,274$187,757
Syracuse University$122,790$103,505
Fordham University$110,316$142,996
National Median$72,789

Other Business Administration, Management and Operations Programs in New York

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across New York schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
New York University
New York
$60,438$184,729
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
$69,045$182,930
Cornell University
Ithaca
$66,014$179,274
Syracuse University
Syracuse
$63,061$122,790
Fordham University
Bronx
$61,992$110,316

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Alfred University, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.