Business Administration, Management and Operations at Marist University

Marist's business program significantly outperforms both national and state expectations, with graduates earning 18% more than the typical business major nationally and 86% more than the New York state median of $42,268. At the 80th percentile among New York business programs, this puts Marist in elite company, though still below the very top tier led by Manhattan University's $113,777 median.

The financial picture looks particularly attractive with strong earnings growth—graduates see their income jump 46% from $53,766 to $78,615 between years one and four. The $26,000 debt load is perfectly average nationally, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.48 that gets even better as salaries rise. This combination of above-average outcomes with typical debt levels delivers genuine value.

For an anxious parent, this represents a solid investment in their child's future. Marist's business graduates consistently out-earn their peers across both New York and the nation, while taking on standard debt levels. The robust sample size of 100+ graduates gives confidence these aren't statistical flukes—this program reliably produces strong financial outcomes that justify the investment.