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Visual and Performing Arts, Other at Columbia University in the City of New York

NY · Private · 99% graduation rate

F
ROI Score
32/100
AVOID
Median Debt
$40,034
Year 1 Earnings
$42,000
Year 5 Earnings
$56,700
Debt-to-Earnings
0.95x

Debt vs Earnings

ROI Score Breakdown

Debt-to-Income Ratio24/100 (35%)
Earnings Premium vs HS32/100 (25%)
Job Market Outlook25/100 (20%)
Graduation Rate99/100 (10%)
Debt vs National Avg10/100 (10%)

Is Visual and Performing Arts, Other at Columbia University in the City of New York Worth It?

Verdict: AVOID. The numbers do not work for Visual and Performing Arts, Other at Columbia University in the City of New York. With $40,034 in debt and only $42,000 in first-year earnings, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.95x puts graduates in a difficult financial position. Even by year five ($56,700), the earning power does not justify the cost. Look at this major at a less expensive school, or consider a major with stronger earnings potential.