Best Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences 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
-$85,966
Across New York programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,626
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Union College
Grad rate: 85.0% |
+$94,292 | $63,040 | $81,627 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
SUNY Oneonta
Grad rate: 72.3% |
+$73,228 | $51,113 | $27,258 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
SUNY Buffalo State University
Grad rate: 36.2% |
-$141,804 | $39,544 | $23,171 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
State University of New York at New Paltz
Grad rate: 71.0% |
-$213,851 | $37,963 | $27,034 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University at Buffalo
Grad rate: 73.5% |
-$241,699 | $37,293 | $29,043 | $23,250 | 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 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Degrees by State
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