Business/Corporate Communications at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Baruch College's Business/Corporate Communications program stands out as an exceptional value, combining strong earnings potential with remarkably low debt. Graduates earn $47,880 in their first year—placing this program in the 87th percentile nationally and matching the New York state median. More importantly, they achieve this with just $12,125 in median debt, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.25 that's among the best you'll find anywhere.

The financial advantage becomes even clearer when compared to national norms. While the typical graduate from similar programs nationwide carries $23,250 in debt for median earnings of $41,494, Baruch students graduate with half the debt and $6,000 higher starting salaries. The program also delivers solid career progression, with earnings growing 31% to $62,502 by year four. This combination of low debt and strong earning power means graduates can build wealth from day one rather than spending years paying down loans.

With only two schools in New York offering this specialized program and Baruch matching the state median for earnings while offering the lowest debt load, this represents a clear win for families seeking communications training without the typical financial burden. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates adds confidence to these promising numbers.