Business Administration, Management and Operations at LIM College

LIM College's fashion-focused business program operates in a peculiar position: four years out, graduates earn $51,411—solidly in line with typical New York business degrees. But getting there appears to carry unusual uncertainty. The estimated $30,185 in debt exceeds both state and national norms for business programs, while first-year earnings from peer programs hover around $42,000, creating a debt-to-income ratio of 0.71 that's manageable but not comfortable. More telling is the gap between LIM and the state's top business programs, where graduates can earn $65,000 to $113,000 annually—a spread that suggests program selection matters enormously in New York's competitive market.

The catch is that nearly all these figures are estimates drawn from similar programs rather than LIM's actual outcomes, which the Department of Education suppresses due to small graduate samples. That makes it difficult to know whether LIM's specialized focus on fashion business—its signature strength—produces better or worse results than generic business degrees. The four-year earnings figure of $51,411 is reported data, offering one concrete anchor point that suggests eventual earnings reach respectable levels. For parents, this means weighing whether LIM's industry connections and niche positioning justify above-average borrowing when concrete evidence of graduate success is limited. The 99% admission rate and mid-range SAT scores suggest you're paying for access and specialization rather than selectivity.