Marketing at St. Joseph's University-New York

St. Joseph's marketing graduates start well below both national and state medians at $41,528, landing in just the 29th percentile nationally and 40th in New York. The first year is notably weak compared to top-tier programs in the state—Syracuse and Fordham grads earn roughly 40% more right out of the gate. However, this program shows something worth noting: strong earnings trajectory. The jump to $57,546 by year four represents 39% growth, ultimately pulling ahead of the state median and closing some of the gap with higher-ranked programs.

The debt load of $24,296 is reasonable and roughly in line with both national and state averages for marketing programs, giving this a manageable 0.59 debt-to-earnings ratio. Still, the small sample size (under 30 graduates) means these numbers could shift considerably with more data, so there's inherent uncertainty here. If your child's alternative is a significantly higher-ranked New York program like Manhattan or Siena—where starting salaries are $8,000-10,000 higher—the extra earning power might justify exploring those options, assuming comparable debt levels.

The practical takeaway: this program requires patience. Students who can weather a modest first-year salary and stay in fields where marketing experience compounds will see their investment pay off by year four. But for families prioritizing immediate post-graduation earnings, stronger alternatives exist within New York's market.