Best Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) 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
-$155,112
Across New York programs
Average Annual Cost
$47,305
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Siena College
Grad rate: 76.2% |
+$140,894 | $63,333 | $62,329 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Grad rate: 54.6% |
-$111,453 | $39,811 | $13,712 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Mercy University
Grad rate: 47.6% |
-$171,891 | $41,858 | $32,391 | $29,250 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Ithaca College
Grad rate: 74.2% |
-$196,508 | $45,407 | $66,162 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
St. John's University-New York
Grad rate: 68.9% |
-$436,604 | $34,313 | $61,931 | $26,030 | 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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