International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at Dominican University New York

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,597

Est. from NY median (6 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,000

Est. from national median (33 programs)

Analysis

Similar international business programs in New York suggest first-year earnings around $48,600—right at the state median but well below what graduates from Fordham or Pace command. The estimated $25,000 debt load, while close to national norms, becomes concerning when you consider that several SUNY and CUNY schools likely produce comparable outcomes with significantly less borrowing. Dominican's 41% Pell population shows it serves students who may have limited financial cushion to absorb even moderate debt.

The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51 sits in manageable territory on paper, but the reality for international business graduates is that entry-level positions often require unpaid internships or involve sales roles with variable commission structures. When peer programs at public institutions like Farmingdale State deliver similar credentials at a fraction of the cost, the premium for Dominican's private-school experience becomes harder to justify—especially since the school's 1160 average SAT suggests its network and alumni base may not offer the same career acceleration as higher-tier privates.

Your child needs to compare Dominican's actual net price (after grants and scholarships) against what SUNY or CUNY schools would cost. If Dominican comes in substantially higher, the estimated earnings don't support that premium. International business degrees rely heavily on institutional connections and internship pipelines—ask specifically about Dominican's corporate partnerships and placement rates in the New York metro market.

Where Dominican University New York Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all international business bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (29 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Dominican University New YorkOrangeburg	$33,060	$48,597*	—	$25,000*	—
Fordham UniversityBronx	$61,992	$65,131*	—	$23,250*	0.36
Pace UniversityNew York	$51,424	$61,228*	$71,688	$25,000*	0.41
CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeNew York	$7,464	$52,290*	$64,899	$9,644*	0.18
Farmingdale State CollegeFarmingdale	$8,576	$44,903*	—	—*	—
Berkeley College-New YorkNew York	$28,600	$37,437*	$50,489	$43,951*	1.17
National Median	—	$49,890*	—	$23,472*	0.47

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with international business graduates

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Business Continuity Planners

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.

Sustainability Specialists

Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.

Online Merchants

Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.

Security Management Specialists

Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.

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 Dominican University New York, approximately 41% 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.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.