Business/Managerial Economics at Molloy University

In New York, business economics programs show a massive spread in outcomes—from nearly $58,000 at Baruch down to under $23,000 at Utica—which makes Molloy's position particularly important to understand. Based on comparable programs in the state, graduates here are likely earning around $41,000 in their first year, placing them right at the state median but well below the national benchmark of $53,000. That $12,000 gap suggests New York's business economics graduates, outside of top-tier public programs, face a tougher market than their counterparts in other states.

The estimated $24,000 debt load sits slightly above both state and national medians, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.58. This means manageable monthly payments—likely around $250—but on an income that's already below national norms for this degree. The real concern isn't whether graduates can make payments, but whether the economics degree justifies private school tuition when SUNY Oneonta and Cortland produce similar earnings at what's typically lower cost.

For families considering full-price attendance, verify what Molloy's actual aid package brings your net cost down to. If you're paying significantly more than SUNY rates, peer program outcomes suggest you won't recoup that premium in early-career earnings. The debt is handleable, but only if the total investment aligns with middle-of-the-pack New York outcomes.