You would borrow a median $24,250 — about $276 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $60,681 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 1.2 years of the salary premium.
It is a fair deal, close to the national middle. What you study and what you borrow will matter more than the badge.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 1.2-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to Canisius University.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Canisius University clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $21,161 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island University New York | C | $23,577 | $59,950 | 1.2 yrs |
| State University of New York at Oswego New York | C | $20,880 | $57,566 | 1.2 yrs |
| Hartwick College New York | C | $27,000 | $61,107 | 1.3 yrs |
| State University of New York at Plattsburgh New York | C | $21,196 | $56,403 | 1.3 yrs |
| State University of New York at New Paltz New York | C | $18,750 | $58,073 | 1 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.