Best Zoology/Animal Biology 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
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$416,658
Across New York programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,461
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State University of New York at Oswego
Grad rate: 62.2% |
-$372,248 | $30,485 | $27,155 | $24,688 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Grad rate: 70.7% |
-$424,652 | $26,359 | $27,958 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Canisius University
Grad rate: 68.3% |
-$453,074 | $29,488 | $42,271 | $25,000 | 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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