Finance and Financial Management Services at SUNY at Fredonia

SUNY Fredonia's finance program falls behind its New York peers, with first-year earnings of $46,737 trailing both the state median ($51,244) and national median ($53,590). While the program lands at the 40th percentile among New York finance programs, that ranking doesn't tell the full story—top SUNY programs like Binghamton produce graduates earning 57% more in their first year. For a finance degree, where starting position and early networking matter enormously, that gap compounds over time.

The positive news: debt is manageable at $25,171 (right at the state median), and earnings do grow 27% by year four to reach nearly $60,000. This growth trajectory suggests graduates eventually find their footing, though they're starting from a lower base than peers at comparable public universities. The 0.54 debt-to-earnings ratio is reasonable, particularly for families prioritizing affordability.

However, the sample size here is small—under 30 graduates—which means a few outliers could be skewing these numbers in either direction. For a motivated student committed to finance, Fredonia's lower admission standards and costs might still make sense, but families should understand they're accepting a trade-off: lower debt now for potentially slower career acceleration compared to more competitive SUNY campuses. If your child is considering finance seriously, compare financial aid packages from Binghamton or other SUNY options before committing.