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St. Joseph's University-New York — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · Brooklyn, NY · 3,144 students

The verdict

St. Joseph's University-New York charges a net price of $19,035/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $76,140. Graduates earn a median $63,905 ten years after entry, $15,545/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 4.9 years — a 20-year net return of $234,760, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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St. Joseph's University-New York's 4.9-year payback ranks #416 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 68% of them, and #50 of 203 in New York.

Better ROI than 68% of US colleges#416 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$19,035
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$63,905
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
4.9 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
72%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
St. Joseph's University-New York: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$19,035/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$76,140our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$63,905Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$15,545/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$22,000Scorecard, 2026
Payback4.9 yrsour math
20-year net return$234,760our math

College Scorecard (2026 release), institution-level · payback and returns are our math.

The arithmetic, on St. Joseph's University-New York's own numbers. Net price $19,035 × 4 years = $76,140 total. Median earnings $63,905 − the $48,360 high-school baseline = $15,545 a year of premium. $76,140 ÷ $15,545 = 4.9 years to break even; twenty years of that premium minus the cost leaves $234,760. Future dollars are not discounted, and the earnings figure blends every major here — your programme can beat or miss it. Full method.

How much debt do St. Joseph's University-New York students graduate with?

A median $22,000 in federal loans among completers, or 34% of the $63,905 its graduates earn ten years out — our math. The figure excludes private loans and students who left before finishing.

What share of St. Joseph's University-New York students graduate?

69% finish their degree — 31% leave carrying the cost without the credential. Spread the $76,140 bill across that completion rate and the cohort pays $110,348 per graduate produced — our math, and the figure a payback number never shows.

Is St. Joseph's University-New York expensive compared with other New York colleges?

Its $19,035 net price runs $122 above the $18,913 median across the 203 New York colleges we profile, or $488 more across the full degree.

St. Joseph's University-New York: frequently asked questions

Is St. Joseph's University-New York worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. St. Joseph's University-New York charges $19,035/yr after aid ($76,140 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $63,905 ten years out — $15,545/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 4.9 years and returns $234,760 net over 20 years, a strong payback — the degree clears its cost fast.
How long does a St. Joseph's University-New York degree take to pay off?
About 4.9 years. We divide the $76,140 four-year net cost by the $15,545/yr earnings premium over the high-school baseline. It is a floor, not a ceiling — mid-career raises pay it back faster.
How much does St. Joseph's University-New York cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $19,035/yr — about $76,140 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does St. Joseph's University-New York compare to other New York colleges?
It ranks #50 of 203 New York colleges we track by payback. Its $63,905 median earnings beat the national median of $43,549, and its $19,035 net price is above the national median of $16,902.