Business Administration, Management and Operations at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Delhi's business program graduates earn $33,248 in their first year—about $9,000 below the New York state median and $12,500 below the national average for business majors. That 5th percentile national ranking is stark: 95% of business programs across the country deliver better initial earnings. Even within New York, where this program sits at the 25th percentile, three-quarters of comparable programs produce higher-earning graduates.

The $29,000 debt load is actually slightly above both state and national medians for business programs, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.87. For context, many stronger business programs maintain ratios below 0.5, meaning graduates earn twice their debt in year one. Here, you're looking at nearly a dollar of debt for every dollar earned initially. While this isn't catastrophic—the debt is manageable at under $30,000—the combination of below-average earnings and above-average debt weakens the financial case considerably.

For families considering this program, the question is whether other factors (location, campus fit, specific career goals) outweigh the earnings gap. If your child can access one of New York's higher-performing business programs, even at similar cost, the earnings difference could amount to $10,000+ annually—money that significantly accelerates debt repayment and builds financial security.