SUNY at Purchase College ROI Analysis
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$35,812
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$-3,771/yr
below high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
N/A years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
-311%
Return on investment
ROI Analysis
One year after graduation, SUNY at Purchase College graduates earn a median of $21,082. Five years after graduation, earnings increase to $31,229, and after ten years, graduates earn $45,092. The median debt for graduates is $21,067. 44.3% of students receive financial aid.
The annual in-state tuition cost is $8,953. Based on the one-year earnings data, the tuition cost is approximately 42% of the first-year salary. The median debt is approximately 67% of the five-year earnings.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$8,953
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,067
Median Earnings (5yr)
$31,229
Graduation Rate
64%
Receive Financial Aid
44%
Avg Aid Amount
N/A
Program-Level ROI
| Program | Median Earnings (5yr) | Est. 20yr ROI |
|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $33,861 | N/A |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $38,676 | 105% |
| Music | $26,492 | N/A |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,121 | 633% |
| Psychology, General | $44,175 | 412% |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $30,237 | N/A |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $29,813 | N/A |
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | $37,714 | 52% |
| Dance | $21,927 | N/A |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $0 | N/A |
| History | $0 | N/A |
| Design and Applied Arts | $0 | N/A |
Peer Comparison
Financial Aid Impact
Before Aid
After Aid (Estimated)
Frequently Asked Questions
Methodology
ROI calculations are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. The earnings premium is calculated as the difference between median graduate earnings and the national average earnings for high school diploma holders ($35,000).
The 20-year ROI formula: ((Earnings Premium x 20) - Total Cost) / Total Cost x 100. Break-even point: Total Cost / Annual Earnings Premium. All figures use in-state tuition and do not account for inflation, opportunity cost, or financial aid variations.