Best colleges for Business in New York
Ranked by graduate earnings
New York University, The New School and SUNY Maritime College award the most Business degrees and certificates in New York: 216, 160 and 53 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 18 New York colleges offer Business and award 526 degrees and certificates a year in all.
The Business program, formally titled 'Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other', offers students a comprehensive understanding of the principles of business, management, and economics. This field of study is…
Top 2 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings
Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.
| # | Institution | Starting salary (1 yr) | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck Public · Bachelor's degree | $44,675 | 53 | 64% | — | $19,500 |
| 2 | New York University New York Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree | $41,421 | 216 | 88% | $29,023 | $23,000 |
Colleges awarding the most Business degrees in New York
Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Starting salary (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York University New York Private not-for-profit | 216 | $41,421 |
| 2 | The New School New York Private not-for-profit | 160 | Not reported |
| 3 | SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck Public | 53 | $44,675 |
| 4 | Five Towns College Dix Hills Private for-profit | 28 | Not reported |
| 5 | Adelphi University Garden City Private not-for-profit | 10 | Not reported |
| 6 | Russell Sage College Troy Private not-for-profit | 9 | Not reported |
| 7 | Syracuse University Syracuse Private not-for-profit | 7 | Not reported |
| 8 | Alfred University Alfred Private not-for-profit | 6 | Not reported |
| 9 | Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science Paul Smiths Private not-for-profit | 6 | Not reported |
| 10 | SUNY College of Technology at Canton Canton Public | 6 | Not reported |
ShowHide the other 8 New York colleges offering Business
| Institution | City | Control | Graduates / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan College of New York (Online) | New York | Private not-for-profit | 7 |
| Daemen University | Amherst | Private not-for-profit | 5 |
| Hofstra University | Hempstead | Private not-for-profit | 5 |
| Molloy University | Rockville Centre | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Nazareth University | Rochester | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Roberts Wesleyan University | Rochester | Private not-for-profit | 2 |
| Skidmore College | Saratoga Springs | Private not-for-profit | 1 |
| Binghamton University | Vestal | Public | 1 |
Common questions
Answers for students comparing Business programs in New York.
Which New York colleges award the most Business degrees?+
New York University (216 graduates a year), The New School (160 graduates a year) and SUNY Maritime College (53 graduates a year) award the most Business degrees and certificates in New York, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 18 New York colleges offer Business.
Which Business program in New York has the highest-earning graduates?+
By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, SUNY Maritime College tops the list at $44,675. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.
What is the focus of the Business program?+
The Business program, formally titled 'Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other', offers students a comprehensive understanding of the principles of business, management, and economics. This field of study is…
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