Business Administration, Management and Operations at Hilbert College

Hilbert College's business program performs solidly for New York—graduating students earn $49,504 four years out, which beats 60% of business programs in the state. That's meaningful context given that New York's median for this degree ($42,268) actually trails the national average. With debt matching the state median at $25,000, you're looking at a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.55, which suggests manageable repayment. The 8% earnings growth from year one to year four is modest but positive, indicating stable career progression rather than rapid advancement.

The catch here is sample size: fewer than 30 graduates means these numbers could shift significantly year to year. The institution's 98% admission rate and below-average test scores suggest it serves students who might not have many alternatives, which makes the program's competitive performance in New York more notable. For families seeking an accessible entry point to business careers in Western New York, this represents reasonable value—especially compared to state peers charging similar debt but producing lower earnings.

If your child has realistic options at schools like Syracuse or Clarkson (where earnings nearly double Hilbert's), those merit serious consideration. But for students who need an open-access school, Hilbert delivers above-median New York outcomes without excessive debt burden.