Best International/Global Studies 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$318,800
Across New York programs
Average Annual Cost
$64,802
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University at Albany
Grad rate: 64.7% |
-$97,321 | $44,646 | $28,490 | $26,875 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Hofstra University
Grad rate: 67.4% |
-$131,874 | $50,804 | $68,298 | $25,750 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
The New School
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$477,877 | $36,196 | $82,757 | $22,792 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
St Lawrence University
Grad rate: 81.3% |
-$568,130 | $31,349 | $79,665 | $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 International/Global Studies Degrees by State
Browse International/Global Studies programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.