New York University — New York, NY

Social Sciences, Other

at New York University · New York, NY

Below Average

Think twice

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $37,265/yr starting out — that's 24% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 20.3 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $35,035/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $147,610 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$79,121/yr

Starting Salary

$37,265

Finish Rate

88.5%

$79,121/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $35,035/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $44,086/yr)

4 Years Total

$316,484

Typical Debt

$20,500

Interest You'd Owe

+$7,470

What You'd Really Pay

$147,610

That's about $233/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$372,650

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$147,610

Pays for Itself In

20.3 yrs

Salary Boost

+24%

Ahead After 10 Years

$225,040

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost15/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed0/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost3.2/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.3/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.