Finance and Financial Management Services at St. John Fisher University

St. John Fisher's finance graduates start well behind the pack at $46,785—trailing both the national median ($53,590) and New York state median ($51,244) for finance programs. Among New York's 47 finance programs, this ranks at just the 40th percentile, meaning six out of ten finance programs in the state produce better initial outcomes. The $26,000 debt load is actually reasonable and below the state median, resulting in a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.56.

The silver lining here is the 48% earnings jump to $69,260 by year four, which brings graduates solidly above state and national medians. This trajectory suggests the Fisher network or regional employer relationships eventually pay off, even if initial placement is weaker than competitors. Still, that first year matters—graduates at Binghamton or Syracuse are clearing $70,000+ from day one, a significant head start in both earnings and wealth building.

For families considering this program, the question is whether slightly lower debt justifies starting $5,000-7,000 behind state peers and waiting four years to catch up. If your student has options at SUNY Binghamton or similar programs, those deliver better value. Fisher could work for students who need the smaller, private college environment and are confident they'll leverage career services to accelerate that year-one-to-four growth, but it's not the financial bargain in New York's crowded finance program landscape.