Best Physics 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
+$29,184
Across New York programs
Average Annual Cost
$50,940
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$409,099 | $79,810 | $79,934 | $20,270 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Stony Brook University
Grad rate: 77.8% |
+$1,831 | $49,390 | $29,174 | $21,683 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University at Albany
Grad rate: 64.7% |
-$66,546 | $46,006 | $28,490 | $24,227 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Ithaca College
Grad rate: 74.2% |
-$227,648 | $43,850 | $66,162 | N/A | 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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