The New School
ROI analysis for 15 degree programs. Sorted worst first.
| Major | Level | Debt | Earnings | Ratio | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Master's | $103,045 | $28,774 | 3.58x | TRAP |
| Music | Master's | $41,000 | $17,055 | 2.4x | TRAP |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Master's | $50,192 | $30,331 | 1.65x | TRAP |
| Communication and Media Studies | Master's | $53,304 | $40,288 | 1.32x | CAUTION |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $26,000 | $20,773 | 1.25x | CAUTION |
| Public Policy Analysis | Master's | $61,796 | $50,442 | 1.23x | CAUTION |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Master's | $48,671 | $42,177 | 1.15x | CAUTION |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Master's | $66,000 | $60,493 | 1.09x | CAUTION |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | $41,000 | $37,616 | 1.09x | CAUTION |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | Bachelor's | $25,000 | $23,129 | 1.08x | CAUTION |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $56,349 | $52,154 | 1.08x | CAUTION |
| Literature | Bachelor's | $22,497 | $23,592 | 0.95x | CAUTION |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $24,343 | $30,416 | 0.8x | CAUTION |
| Design and Applied Arts | Master's | $42,587 | $56,427 | 0.75x | VIABLE |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's | $24,500 | $44,575 | 0.55x | VIABLE |