Accounting at St. Francis College

The four-year earnings figure of $73,346 tells the more encouraging part of this story—St. Francis accounting graduates appear to catch up to and potentially surpass the typical New York accounting grad. While initial earnings around $51,525 (based on comparable programs in New York) put graduates right at the state median, that mid-career jump suggests the Brooklyn location and program provide genuine career momentum. The estimated debt load of $25,363 translates to manageable monthly payments relative to either the first-year or fourth-year income.

What's harder to assess is why St. Francis can't report its own first-year outcomes—small cohort size means fewer data points to judge consistency. The four-year figure is actual data, which matters, but you're making an enrollment decision partly on estimates. With nearly half of students receiving Pell grants, St. Francis clearly serves students who need their degree to pay off, and the debt-to-earnings ratio under 0.5 suggests most graduates can handle repayment even in that crucial first year.

For an anxious parent, this looks like a solid regional option if your child wants to work in New York accounting without the sticker price of Fordham or Syracuse. The four-year earnings data gives you something concrete to anchor expectations, even if the early career picture requires some educated guessing.