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SUNY Cortland Return on Investment for a Degree

When Will You See a Return on Your Investment at SUNY Cortland ?

Review and compare your expected return on investment on your degree from SUNY Cortland , below.

Importance of Return on Investment

Understanding your expected return on investment on your degree from SUNY Cortland can help you decide if attending SUNY Cortland is a smart financial decision.

Break Even In 3.1 Years at SUNY Cortland

College is expensive and every year spent getting your degree is a year of lost wages and additional expenses. To determine when you will make up for the costs of college (your Return on Investment), we will look at the estimated cost of a degree and the average starting salary of graduates from SUNY Cortland .

Average yearly cost	$28,000
Average years to graduate	4.3
Average starting salary	$38,000

The average cost for a degree at SUNY Cortland comes out to about $120,000 . If you make about $38,000 a year, it will take you 3.1 years following graduation to break even.

Additional Considerations

• Be Wary of Excess Debt: According to the U.S. Department of Education. In 2012, the nationwide average salary for young adults with a bachelor's degree was about $47,000, while only $30,000 for those with a high school diploma.
• The "break even" calculation above does not include interest on student loans. How will your debt level affect your ROI?

Major Specific Salary Information

Do you know what major you want to pursue at SUNY Cortland ? Calculate a major specific return on investment estimate here.