Location: Brockport, NY•In-State Tuition: $8,678•Out-of-State Tuition: $15,748•Admission Rate: 71%•Avg SAT: 1147
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 in New York suggest first-year earnings around $48,600, which places SUNY Brockport right at the state median but below the national benchmark of $49,890. With estimated debt of $21,500—lower than both state and national typical loads—the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.44 suggests graduates could manage payments on a standard plan while covering living expenses. That's a meaningful advantage over programs that saddle students with $23,000+ in loans for comparable outcomes.

The challenge is that New York's competitive landscape shows significant variation: Fordham and Pace graduates earn over $60,000 in year one, while CUNY Baruch delivers $52,000 with the resources of a public institution. Brockport's estimated outcomes fall in the middle of the pack, trailing Baruch but well ahead of programs like Berkeley College. For families weighing the SUNY system specifically, that moderate debt load matters—it means less financial stress while building international business experience.

The practical question is whether Brockport's International Business program offers enough differentiation—study abroad opportunities, corporate partnerships, language requirements—to compete with higher-earning peers. The lighter debt burden creates room for graduates to take entry-level positions in global markets or pursue graduate credentials, but families should confirm what specific advantages this program delivers beyond the SUNY price point.

Where SUNY Brockport Stands

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

SUNY Brockport (estimated ±10%)Other international business programs

Dashed lines show national medians. Upper-left = best value.

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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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)*Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
SUNY BrockportBrockport$8,678$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 SUNY Brockport, 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.