In 2024, College of Staten Island CUNY ranked 85th in average coaching salaries among New York’s post-secondary institutions, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
The data indicates that College of Staten Island CUNY offered coaches an average salary of $17,097, with the top coaching salary at the institution reaching $19,002.
Syracuse University led New York in 2024 by providing the highest average coaching salary of $557,784.
Post-secondary coaches in New York earned an average salary of $52,878 in 2024, marking a 2.9% increase from the $51,388 average salary in 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.
