Accounting at Molloy University

Molloy University's accounting graduates earn $70,344 their first year and $84,281 by year four—numbers that place this program among the top tier nationally (95th percentile) and in New York (80th percentile). That's remarkable performance from a school with a 76% admission rate, particularly when you consider graduates are out-earning those from Syracuse and matching Marist, while carrying just $27,000 in debt. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.38 means graduates owe roughly five months' salary, making this one of the more affordable paths to accounting credentials in the state.

The 20% earnings growth over four years suggests graduates are advancing into more senior accounting roles, and the relatively modest debt load leaves room for the professional certifications (like CPA licensure) that often define career trajectory in this field. New York's accounting programs typically produce first-year earnings of $51,525, making Molloy's $70,344 median a significant premium—$18,819 more than the state norm.

The caveat here is sample size: with fewer than 30 graduates in the dataset, these figures could shift with a larger cohort. But the underlying value proposition is strong enough to warrant serious consideration—competitive outcomes at a regional university price point, with debt that won't constrain your graduate's early career choices.