Finance and Financial Management Services at Canisius University

Canisius University's finance program starts graduates about $5,000 below the national median and roughly $2,600 below New York's average for similar programs. While the school has an 82% acceptance rate, its finance graduates earn less than what you'd see at SUNY Binghamton or RIT—schools that are typically easier to get into than private universities like Syracuse or Fordham. At the 40th percentile statewide, this program sits in the lower half of New York finance offerings.

The debt picture offers some relief: at $21,875, graduates owe about $3,000 less than the state median and slightly less than the national benchmark. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 is manageable, meaning graduates could theoretically pay off their loans with roughly half of their first year's salary. Earnings do grow 21% by year four to nearly $59,000, which shows reasonable career progression, though that still trails the national median by a few thousand dollars.

For families paying private school tuition, the return here is underwhelming compared to what other New York programs deliver. If your child has the grades for Binghamton (a public university with stronger outcomes), that's worth serious consideration. This program works best for students who specifically want Canisius's environment and understand they're trading some earning potential for that fit.