International Business at Marymount Manhattan College

Comparable international business programs in New York suggest first-year earnings around $48,600—right at the state median but trailing the national figure by about $1,300. That's workable territory for a business degree, though it's worth noting that other NYC programs like Fordham ($65,000) and Pace ($61,000) produce significantly stronger outcomes, even if those reflect different student populations and career networks.

The estimated $25,000 in debt sits slightly above both state and national medians for this degree, producing a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51. That's manageable by most standards—graduates would be paying roughly half their first-year salary in total debt, which translates to reasonable monthly payments. However, this assumes your student lands a typical international business job quickly after graduation. In Manhattan's expensive market, where rent alone can consume half of that $48,600 salary, the margin for error is thin.

The reality is that we're working with estimates here because this program's graduate cohort is too small to report publicly. That could mean anything from a boutique program with careful placement to one still finding its footing. Given Marymount Manhattan's 79% admission rate and modest test scores, this isn't competing directly with the Fordhams of the world. If your child is drawn to a small college experience in Manhattan and can keep borrowing close to this $25,000 estimate, the numbers suggest a viable—if not spectacular—return on investment.