Best Engineering-Related Fields 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
+$123,536
Across New York programs
Average Annual Cost
$75,762
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rochester Institute of Technology
Grad rate: 71.5% |
+$237,621 | $70,097 | $71,714 | $27,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Clarkson University
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$236,846 | $70,955 | $76,451 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
New York University
Grad rate: 87.8% |
-$103,859 | $54,015 | $79,121 | $20,500 | 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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