Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at CUNY York College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at CUNY York College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
19
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$52,627
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,686
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
+$672,967 | $79,204 | $13,686 | $12,125 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
+$659,886 | $78,474 | $13,686 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
+$524,636 | $70,969 | $13,686 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
+$267,991 | $58,778 | $13,686 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
+$228,436 | $56,159 | $13,686 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
+$156,656 | $52,570 | $13,686 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
+$42,856 | $47,690 | $13,686 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
+$12,119 | $46,111 | $13,686 | $11,375 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Journalism.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$46,864 | $42,394 | $13,686 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$58,961 | $42,778 | $13,686 | $14,650 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$72,764 | $41,099 | $13,686 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$96,314 | $40,664 | $13,686 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$103,032 | $40,458 | $13,686 | $12,925 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$109,015 | $40,450 | $13,686 | $17,238 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$144,964 | $37,489 | $13,686 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$152,964 | $37,089 | $13,686 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$168,014 | $37,214 | $13,686 | $13,000 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$264,064 | $31,534 | $13,686 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education.
Grad rate: 31.7% |
-$348,664 | $27,304 | $13,686 | $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.