International Business at Berkeley College-New York

Berkeley College's International Business program leaves graduates with nearly $44,000 in debt but delivers first-year earnings of just $37,437—placing it at the bottom 10th percentile nationally and the 25th percentile among New York's 29 programs. That debt burden is double the national median for this degree, while earnings trail the typical New York international business graduate by more than $11,000. For context, CUNY Baruch graduates earn $52,290 their first year, and even less selective state schools like Farmingdale deliver $44,903—both with significantly lower debt loads.

The 35% earnings growth to $50,489 by year four helps, but graduates are still playing catch-up on that substantial debt while earning below market rate. With over half of students receiving Pell grants, many families here are already financially stretched, making this debt-to-earnings imbalance particularly concerning. The moderate sample size suggests these figures are reasonably stable, not statistical flukes.

Unless a student has compelling reasons to attend Berkeley specifically—strong family connections or location constraints—New York offers much better options for international business. Baruch provides both higher earnings and lower debt, while SUNY schools deliver more affordable paths into this field. This program asks families to take on premium-level debt for below-average outcomes.