Best Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Degrees in New York by ROI
Colleges in New York ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in New York
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$338,860
Across New York programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,932
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hudson Valley Community College
Grad rate: 31.0% |
-$175,748 | $34,578 | $13,654 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
CUNY Kingsborough Community College
Grad rate: 25.2% |
-$307,856 | $27,907 | $12,998 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Monroe Community College
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$379,152 | $24,462 | $14,196 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Grad rate: 24.9% |
-$397,651 | $24,028 | $12,187 | $10,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Suffolk County Community College
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$433,897 | $22,244 | $11,626 | $11,500 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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