Niagara County Community College ranked 68th in average coaching salary among New York post-secondary institutions in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
At that time, the college offered coaches an average salary of $29,033, with the top coaching salary reaching $34,500.
Syracuse University led New York post-secondary schools by paying the highest average coaching salary of $557,784 in 2024.
The average coaching salary across New York post-secondary institutions rose 2.9% to $52,878 in 2024, up 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.
