Best Certificate Programs at New York University by ROI
Every Certificate major at New York University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$462,131
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$79,121
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 87.8% |
+$624,999 | $77,206 | $79,121 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 87.8% |
+$607,039 | $76,308 | $79,121 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 87.8% |
+$421,119 | $67,012 | $79,121 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
History.
Grad rate: 87.8% |
+$371,399 | $64,526 | $79,121 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 87.8% |
+$286,099 | $60,261 | $79,121 | $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.