Best City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 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
+$318,479
Across New York programs
Average Annual Cost
$81,223
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pratt Institute-Main
Grad rate: 74.4% |
+$390,294 | $69,168 | $76,533 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
New York University
Grad rate: 87.8% |
+$373,358 | $68,580 | $79,121 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Columbia University in the City of New York
Grad rate: 95.1% |
+$265,836 | $63,896 | $86,042 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Cornell University
Grad rate: 95.2% |
+$244,428 | $62,541 | $83,196 | 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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