Columbia-Greene Community College ranked 128th among New York post-secondary institutions for coach salaries in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
At that time, the college provided its coaches with an average salary of $4,167, with the top salary reaching $9,000.
Syracuse University offered the highest average coaching salary in New York in 2024, amounting to $298,430.
Coaches at New York post-secondary schools earned an average salary of $32,449 in 2024, reflecting a 2.6% increase from $31,622 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 | $3.6 million |
| St. John’s University-New York | $2.6 million |
| Stony Brook University | $1.3 million |
| St. Bonaventure University | $1.3 million |
| Hofstra University | $1.2 million |
| Fordham University | $1.2 million |
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $1.2 million |
| Cornell University | $1.1 million |
| University at Buffalo | $1 million |
| Colgate University | $860,700 |
Information in this story was obtained from the U.S. Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
