U.S. median for this major: $80,165.
College Scorecard field of study; 137 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 39% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $22,419.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,108. College Scorecard.
State University of New York at Cortland Business Economics: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Business Economics nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses State University of New York at Cortland's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,550 | $52,710 | 1.6 years |
| $30–48k | $16,453 | $69,103 | 2.2 years |
| $48–75k | $20,102 | $84,428 | 2.6 years |
| $75–110k | $21,636 | $90,871 | 2.8 years |
| $110k+ | $25,853 | $108,583 | 3.4 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (56% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Business Economics graduates 4 years after graduating ($66,644) minus $34,633 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in NY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $32,011 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Business Economics at New York colleges
Every New York college we cover that reports Business Economics graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Union College | $114,064 | — | $34,561 | 80% |
| 2 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | $84,280 | $12,000 | $3,033 | 72% |
| 3 | SUNY Oneonta | $70,986 | $20,775 | $19,158 | 69% |
| 4 | State University of New York at Cortland | $66,644 | $26,000 | $22,345 | 68% |
| 5 | Utica University | $60,150 | — | $19,108 | 56% |
11 more New York colleges offer Business Economics but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Business Economics graduates
Management Analysts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Financial Risk Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at State University of New York at Cortland, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About State University of New York at Cortland
- Acceptance rate: 60% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 68% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $60,236
- Full cost breakdown · all 51 majors · overview
Related majors at State University of New York at Cortland
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State University of New York at Cortland Business Economics questions
How much do State University of New York at Cortland Business Economics graduates earn?
Business Economics graduates of State University of New York at Cortland earn a median $66,644 four years after graduating and $40,517 one year after. The U.S. median for Business Economics graduates across 83 colleges is $80,165.
How much debt do State University of New York at Cortland Business Economics graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Business Economics graduates of State University of New York at Cortland is $26,000, about 39% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $22,419.
Is State University of New York at Cortland a good school for Business Economics in New York?
On pay, Business Economics graduates of State University of New York at Cortland earn $66,644 four years out, $4,342 below the median for the same major across 5 New York colleges ($70,986) and $13,521 below the U.S. median ($80,165). Medians of each college's graduates; EducationGuide calculation from College Scorecard.
Where does State University of New York at Cortland rank for Business Economics in New York?
Of 5 New York colleges reporting Business Economics graduate earnings, State University of New York at Cortland ranks 4th. The highest is Union College at $114,064.
What jobs do Business Economics graduates get?
A common career is management analysts, with a median wage of $112,250 in New York and $101,860 nationally. Others include financial risk specialists.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “State University of New York at Cortland Business Economics: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/state-university-of-new-york-at-cortland/majors/business-economics (College Scorecard and BLS data).