Best Natural Resources Management and Policy 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$173,871
Across New York programs
Average Annual Cost
$39,411
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Grad rate: 70.7% |
-$90,772 | $43,053 | $27,958 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$256,970 | $41,147 | $50,865 | $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.
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