Best Drafting/Design Engineering 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$86,672
Across New York programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,223
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Grad rate: 46.1% |
+$247,230 | $56,990 | $26,285 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
CUNY New York City College of Technology
Grad rate: 20.4% |
+$121,092 | $49,395 | $13,404 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Grad rate: 53.5% |
-$108,304 | $38,983 | $23,982 | N/A | 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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