International Business at St. John's University-New York

Comparable international business programs in New York suggest first-year earnings around $48,600—right at the state median—with estimated debt of $25,000. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.51 sits in reasonable territory, though parents should note these figures come from peer programs rather than St. John's own graduates. The uncertainty here matters: this program's actual outcomes could look quite different from what similar New York schools produce.

What gives pause is the competitive landscape. Fordham and Pace graduates in this field earn $60,000-plus their first year out, while even CUNY Baruch—a public option—reports $52,000. If St. John's outcomes track closer to the state average, you're looking at $13,000-17,000 less annually than nearby alternatives, which compounds significantly over a career. The 80% admission rate and modest SAT scores suggest this isn't the most selective tier, which often correlates with weaker employer networks and placement outcomes in business fields where prestige still matters.

The fundamental question is whether St. John's specific advantages—location in Queens, potential corporate connections, campus resources—justify choosing it over programs with documented stronger earnings or lower costs. Without actual graduate data, you're taking a leap of faith that this program performs at least as well as the average New York international business degree. That may prove true, but you're deciding without the outcome transparency that competitors provide.