Among New York post-secondary institutions in 2024, Wagner College ranked 32nd in average coaching salary, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
At that time, Wagner College paid its coaches an average salary of $50,236, with the top salary reaching $62,383.
Syracuse University offered the highest average coaching salary in New York in 2024, at $557,784.
The average coaching salary for New York post-secondary schools in 2024 was $52,878, marking a 2.9% increase from $51,388 the previous year.
A Knight Commission report projects that within a decade, some Power 5 football coaches will earn more than their schools spend on scholarships and medical care for all athletes. The study estimates more than $1 billion in new annual revenue from the expanded College Football Playoff and media rights deals. By 2032, nearly half of public Power 5 schools could reach this ‘crossover point.’
Incomplete data provided by post-secondary institutions can sometimes skew salary data.
| Institution | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Syracuse University | $557,784 |
| St. John’s University-New York | $341,920 |
| St. Bonaventure University | $201,947 |
| Stony Brook University | $194,586 |
| Fordham University | $173,722 |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $162,521 |
| Colgate University | $161,268 |
| Hofstra University | $155,981 |
| Cornell University | $153,938 |
| University at Buffalo | $148,180 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
