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State University of New York at New Paltz

NY · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer and Information Sciences$21K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Business/Commerce$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Sociology$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$25K$48K$65KCCAUTION
History$26K$50K$68KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$26K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Design and Applied Arts$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Visual and Performing Arts$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at State University of New York at New Paltz earns a grade of A, with median debt of $21K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

State University of New York at New Paltz has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at State University of New York at New Paltz. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $21K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).