Business Administration, Management and Operations at Niagara University

Among New York's 94 business programs, Niagara University graduates earn more than 80% of their peers—a meaningful advantage in a crowded state market. Starting at $53,531 and climbing to nearly $57,000 by year four, these earnings significantly outpace both the New York median ($42,268) and the national benchmark ($45,703). The debt load of $25,146 is nearly identical to state and national norms, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.47 that most business graduates would gladly accept.

The caveat here matters: with fewer than 30 graduates in this data, these numbers could shift as more students complete the program. However, the consistency across multiple measures—strong performance nationally (78th percentile) and within New York (80th percentile)—suggests genuine quality rather than statistical noise. The relatively accessible admission profile (85% acceptance rate) combined with these outcomes indicates students aren't paying a premium for selectivity.

For families choosing between New York business programs, Niagara delivers results comparable to much more competitive schools while maintaining manageable debt. The earnings won't match Manhattan or Syracuse, but the value proposition is straightforward: above-average starting salaries, steady growth, and debt you can reasonably handle on a business graduate's income.