Business, Management, Marketing, at Roberts Wesleyan University

Roberts Wesleyan's business program appears to track with typical New York outcomes, but the financial picture looks tighter than the national standard. Based on comparable business programs in New York, graduates here likely earn around $41,000 in their first year—nearly $9,000 below what business majors typically make nationally. The estimated $26,500 in debt sits slightly above the state median and matches the national average, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64. That's manageable but not comfortable, especially when you consider that New York business programs generally produce lower earnings than their counterparts elsewhere in the country.

The broader context matters here: with 40% of students receiving Pell grants, Roberts Wesleyan serves a significant population where every dollar of debt carries real weight. When peer programs suggest first-year earnings in the low $40,000s, that $26,500 debt load represents more than half a year's income before taxes. Compare this to the national business major earning $50,000-plus, and the regional disadvantage becomes clear.

If your child is set on staying in New York and values Roberts Wesleyan's environment, these estimated figures suggest the program won't bury them in debt. But understand you're likely paying for outcomes below the national business major benchmark, and the margin for error is slim if those first-year earnings come in lower than projected.