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
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$363,732
Across New York programs
Average Annual Cost
$45,840
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Long Island University
Grad rate: 51.8% |
-$259,876 | $39,490 | $52,419 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
SUNY Buffalo State University
Grad rate: 36.2% |
-$278,907 | $34,408 | $23,171 | $25,469 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
St. John's University-New York
Grad rate: 68.9% |
-$552,414 | $28,588 | $61,931 | $27,000 | 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.
Find Best Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians Degrees by State
Browse Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.