Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at The New School by ROI
Every Bachelor's 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
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$537,142
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,757
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$212,338 | $49,622 | $82,757 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$311,523 | $44,544 | $82,757 | $23,241 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$358,888 | $42,362 | $82,757 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
International/Global Studies.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$477,877 | $36,196 | $82,757 | $22,792 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$548,017 | $32,894 | $82,757 | $25,829 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$596,378 | $30,420 | $82,757 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$624,500 | $29,132 | $82,757 | $26,750 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$637,538 | $28,362 | $82,757 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Literature.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$638,270 | $28,241 | $82,757 | $23,750 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$697,808 | $25,416 | $82,757 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Music.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$805,428 | $19,900 | $82,757 | $24,000 | 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.