Best Associate Degree Programs at The New School by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at The New School ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$14,091
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,757
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$5,948 | $51,410 | $82,757 | $21,211 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$22,234 | $49,164 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.