SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Comprehensive ROI analysis based on tuition costs, graduate earnings, financial aid, and long-term earning potential.
ROI Summary
Total 4-Year Cost
$34,704
In-state tuition x 4
Earnings Premium
$2,901/yr
vs high school diploma avg
Break-Even Point
12 years
After graduation
20-Year ROI
67%
Return on investment
The Numbers
Annual Tuition (In-State)
$8,676
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,023
Median Earnings (5yr)
$37,901
Graduation Rate
42%
Receive Financial Aid
53%
Avg Aid Amount
$0
Peer Comparison
67%
20yr ROI
71%
20yr ROI
68%
20yr ROI
257%
20yr ROI
53%
20yr ROI
Financial Aid Impact
Before Aid
After Aid (Estimated)
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.