Business Administration, Management and Operations at New York Institute of Technology

The small sample size here demands caution, but these numbers tell a troubling story: graduates from NYIT's business program earn less than virtually every other business program in New York. At $48,590 four years out, earnings fall 15% below the state median and place this program in the bottom 10th percentile statewide. When nearby schools like Syracuse ($65,009) and even the state median ($42,268) sit well above NYIT's outcomes, geography isn't the limiting factor.

The dramatic earnings jump from year one to year four—more than doubling—suggests graduates may be starting in entry-level roles that don't fully utilize a business degree, then slowly climbing toward market rates. The $21,375 debt load is actually below both state and national medians, which prevents this from being a complete disaster. But paying nearly a year's starting salary to end up in New York's bottom tier for business earnings raises real questions about return on investment.

Given the 78% admission rate and these outcomes, families should ask hard questions about what NYIT's business program offers that justifies attending over SUNY schools or community college alternatives that could deliver similar or better career trajectories at lower cost. The small sample makes definitive judgments risky, but these preliminary numbers suggest looking elsewhere unless NYIT offers specific resources—like particular industry connections or specialized programs—that don't show up in the earnings data.