Business Administration, Management and Operations at CUNY Medgar Evers College

With estimated debt of around $20,000 and first-year earnings of $43,914, Medgar Evers produces a manageable debt burden for its business graduates—considerably lighter than the typical $25,000 debt load seen across New York business programs. That 0.46 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates can realistically pay down what they owe while building careers in Brooklyn's competitive job market. The trajectory looks solid too: earnings climb 24% to $54,515 by year four, suggesting steady career progression even if starting salaries trail elite programs like Manhattan University or Syracuse.

What's worth noting is that Medgar Evers serves a predominantly low-income student body (57% receive Pell grants), and for these students, graduating with below-average debt while reaching middle-of-the-pack earnings statewide represents meaningful economic mobility. The program outperforms half of New York's business schools in earnings outcomes, which matters more than chasing the outlier salaries at elite institutions that serve fundamentally different student populations. These figures are estimates based on comparable programs since the graduate cohort here was too small for the DOE to publish, but they align with what similar CUNY business programs deliver.

The practical takeaway: if your child can attend at or near the estimated debt level while living at home to minimize costs, this program offers a solid return without the crushing debt that derails many business graduates. The accessibility (83% admission rate) combined with reasonable debt makes this a pragmatic choice for students who need credentials that work financially.