Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at St. Joseph's University-New York

St. Joseph's University-New York graduates with liberal arts degrees earn slightly above the New York state median ($40,634 vs. $35,817 at the four-year mark), ranking in the 60th percentile among the state's 87 programs. That's meaningful in a competitive market like New York, where many liberal arts programs struggle to launch graduates into stable employment. The debt load of $26,625 sits right at national norms but slightly above the state median, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.70—graduates can expect to earn more in their first year than they owe.

However, context matters here. While this program outperforms most New York liberal arts programs, it falls far short of the state's top performers like Molloy ($74,868) or even Mercy ($46,408). The 7% earnings growth from year one to year four is modest, suggesting graduates aren't rapidly climbing into higher-paying roles. With a 71% admission rate and a third of students on Pell grants, St. Joseph's serves a broad student population, which makes these middle-of-the-pack outcomes reasonable but not exceptional.

For families seeking a liberal arts education in New York, this represents a safe bet rather than a standout investment. Your child is likely to find work and manage their debt, but they won't have the earning power of graduates from more selective programs. If career flexibility and intellectual breadth matter more than maximizing early earnings, the numbers support moving forward—just understand you're paying for solid, not spectacular, financial outcomes.