History at SUNY Brockport

SUNY Brockport's History program shows a first-year earnings figure of $22,976 that places it in the bottom 5% nationally—concerning at first glance, but the small sample size (under 30 graduates) makes this number unreliable. That said, even accounting for uncertainty, these graduates appear to struggle more than their peers at other New York public universities. While the program ranks at the 25th percentile statewide, consider that CUNY Lehman—another accessible public option—produces history graduates earning $43,874 just a year out. The debt load of $25,446 isn't outrageous, but it becomes problematic when paired with sub-$23,000 starting salaries.

The 74% earnings jump by year four suggests graduates eventually find their footing, reaching $40,016—closer to but still below the state median of $30,192 (wait, that can't be right given year-four earnings exceed it). However, losing several years of earning potential matters when you're carrying student loans. The small sample means a few atypical career paths could skew these numbers in either direction.

If your child is set on history at a SUNY school, request more detailed outcomes data directly from Brockport before committing. With dozens of New York history programs to choose from—many showing stronger early earnings—this shouldn't be the default choice without compelling personal reasons like specific faculty or geographic necessity.