Economics at St. Francis College

Economics graduates in New York typically earn around $50,000 in their first year, and St. Francis College's program appears to track right along that line. With an estimated debt load of $25,000—slightly above both state and national medians—the program would leave students with a manageable half-year of earnings to repay. That's not exceptional, but it's workable for a bachelor's degree in a field with reasonably solid earning potential.

The challenge here is understanding how St. Francis specifically compares to its competition. New York has everything from elite privates producing $80,000+ earners to more accessible programs clustered around the $50,000 mark. St. Francis serves a substantial population of Pell-eligible students (47%), suggesting its value proposition may be more about accessibility than prestige outcomes. For families focused on getting a solid economics foundation without the six-figure price tag of a Columbia or Cornell, this estimated profile suggests a middle-ground option.

The bottom line: if these estimates hold true, you're looking at reasonable debt for reasonable earnings—not a home run, but not a financial trap either. Given the data suppression, though, ask the school directly about graduate outcomes and placement rates. Where do their economics majors actually end up working, and how long does it take them to find those positions? Those concrete details matter more than state-wide estimates when you're writing a tuition check.