Business Administration, Management and Operations at SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo's business program starts below the national median but compensates with impressive earnings acceleration—graduates see a 44% income jump by year four, reaching $65,289. More importantly, this SUNY campus beats the New York state median by a healthy margin, ranking in the 60th percentile among the state's 94 business programs. That's a meaningful achievement considering New York's competitive landscape includes major private universities.

The real advantage here is the debt picture. At $20,500, graduates owe roughly $5,000 less than typical New York business majors and substantially less than the national average. This creates breathing room that many business graduates don't get—your debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.45 means less than half a year's salary, which translates to manageable monthly payments while building a career. The moderate sample size suggests stable placement patterns rather than outlier data.

For in-state students especially, this represents solid value: you're getting above-average New York outcomes at SUNY pricing. The four-year earnings trajectory suggests graduates are advancing into management roles or switching into better-paying positions after gaining experience. While this won't match elite private university starting salaries, the combination of reasonable debt and strong growth potential makes it a financially sensible path into business careers.