Best Value Business/Managerial Economics Colleges in New York

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College delivers the standout value in New York business education with a net cost of just $2,978 annually and graduates earning $43,426. This Manhattan campus sits blocks from Wall Street and Midtown corporate headquarters, positioning students directly in the heart of America's financial capital. While private alternatives like Pace University command $31,046 in net costs, they produce the highest earnings at $72,325. The 14 programs span from ultra-affordable CUNY options to elite private institutions, with graduation rates varying dramatically from 22.30% at Medgar Evers to 85.30% at Union College.

Programs

$2,978 – $37,037

Net Price Range

$48,086

Avg. Program Earnings

62.7%

Avg. Graduation Rate

14 Business/Managerial Economics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	Program Earnings	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, New York	$2,978	$43,426	$7,464	72.1%	49.5%
2	Pace University New York, New York	$31,046	$72,325	$51,424	61.4%	82.9%
3	SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, New York	$18,833	$43,426	$8,812	70.2%	72.5%
4	State University of New York at Cortland Cortland, New York	$19,951	$40,768	$8,815	68.2%	59.8%
5	Utica University Utica, New York	$21,869	$40,485	$24,308	55.5%	80.9%
6	CUNY Medgar Evers College Brooklyn, New York	$5,881		$7,352	22.3%	87.7%
7	Hofstra University Hempstead, New York	$35,129		$55,450	67.1%	69.3%
8	Marymount Manhattan College New York, New York	$37,037		$40,260	49.8%	72.1%
9	Molloy College Rockville Centre, New York	$26,870		$37,840	71.8%	76.6%
10	Niagara University Niagara University, New York	$18,740		$38,135	70.2%	89.6%
11	University of Rochester Rochester, New York	$30,248		$64,348	84.5%	38.9%
12	The College of Saint Rose Albany, New York	$23,819		$37,452	51.0%	78.0%
13	SUNY College at Potsdam Potsdam, New York	$14,295		$8,712	47.9%	82.7%
14	Union College Schenectady, New York	$36,000		$66,456	85.3%	46.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Baruch College such an strong value for business students?

Baruch charges just $2,978 net annually while maintaining a 72.10% graduation rate and producing graduates who earn $43,426. The college's Manhattan location provides direct access to internships and careers at major financial firms, consulting companies, and Fortune 500 headquarters.

How do graduation rates vary among New York business programs?

Graduation rates span an enormous 63-point range across the 14 programs. Union College leads at 85.30% while CUNY Medgar Evers graduates just 22.30% of students, with most SUNY schools falling between 47% and 72%.

Does paying more for private education translate to higher earnings?

Pace University justifies its $31,046 net cost with graduates earning $72,325, the highest among all programs. However, several affordable SUNY schools produce similar earnings to expensive private alternatives, making careful comparison essential.

Where do New York business graduates find the best employment opportunities?

New York City's concentration of financial services, media companies, and tech firms creates unmatched career prospects for business graduates. The state's finance sector alone employs over 650,000 workers, with entry-level positions often starting above $50,000 in the metro area.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.