International Business (Bachelor's Degree) at State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$48,597

Est. from NY median (6 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$21,500

Est. from national median (61 programs)

Analysis

Similar International Business programs across New York typically produce first-year earnings around $48,600, suggesting SUNY Plattsburgh's graduates likely land near this mark—right at the state median but trailing private competitors like Fordham ($65,000) and Pace ($61,000) by a significant margin. The estimated $21,500 debt load is actually lighter than what most peer programs carry, which creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44—manageable by any standard.

The challenge here is less about affordability and more about growth potential. International Business can be a lucrative field, but location matters enormously. Plattsburgh sits hours from major business centers where international trade roles concentrate, which may explain why comparable New York programs cluster in this earnings range while top programs in Manhattan command 30-40% premiums. With 39% of students on Pell grants, many families here are looking for career launch points, not just credentials.

The modest debt burden gives graduates breathing room, but parents should verify that their student has a plan for accessing stronger job markets post-graduation. This program appears affordable based on peer data, though the returns depend heavily on where—not just whether—their child lands that first job.

Where State University of New York at Plattsburgh Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all international business bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in New York

International Business bachelors's programs at peer institutions in New York (29 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
State University of New York at PlattsburghPlattsburgh	$8,881	$48,597*	—	$21,500*	—
Fordham UniversityBronx	$61,992	$65,131*	—	$23,250*	0.36
Pace UniversityNew York	$51,424	$61,228*	$71,688	$25,000*	0.41
CUNY Bernard M Baruch CollegeNew York	$7,464	$52,290*	$64,899	$9,644*	0.18
Farmingdale State CollegeFarmingdale	$8,576	$44,903*	—	—*	—
Berkeley College-New YorkNew York	$28,600	$37,437*	$50,489	$43,951*	1.17
National Median	—	$49,890*	—	$23,472*	0.47

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with international business graduates

Chief Executives

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

General and Operations Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.

$105,350/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Business Operations Specialists, All Other

All business operations specialists not listed separately.

Business Continuity Planners

Develop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.

Sustainability Specialists

Address organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.

Online Merchants

Conduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.

Security Management Specialists

Conduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At State University of New York at Plattsburgh, approximately 39% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 6 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.