Information Science/Studies at St. Joseph's University-New York

An estimated debt load of $27,000 against first-year earnings around $51,000 puts this program right at the New York state median for Information Science bachelor's degrees—a reasonable starting point, though notably below the $58,651 national benchmark. Based on comparable programs in New York, graduates typically enter the workforce with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.52, meaning the borrowed amount equals about half a year's salary. That's manageable territory for loan repayment, assuming employment in the field.

The gap between St. Joseph's estimated outcomes and top New York programs is substantial. Information Science graduates from Syracuse and Stony Brook typically earn $20,000+ more in their first year, while SUNY Old Westbury—a more direct peer institution—produces outcomes closer to $56,000. The debt estimate here actually runs higher than New York's state median of $21,365, creating a slightly less favorable financial picture than many in-state alternatives.

For a family weighing this investment, the core question is whether St. Joseph's specific advantages—location in Brooklyn, smaller classes, institutional support—justify outcomes that appear middle-of-the-road for New York Information Science programs. The estimated figures suggest solid but unspectacular financial returns, particularly when CUNY and SUNY options exist with potentially stronger earning trajectories and often lower debt loads. If your child has admission offers from multiple New York schools in this field, compare the actual net costs carefully.