Berkeley College-New York
New York, New York · Private For-Profit
ROI Score: 16/100 · Below Benchmark
Data: 2024-25 College Scorecard release
Berkeley College-New York scores 16 out of 100 on CampusROI and lands in the Below Benchmark tier. The most striking financial fact is the inverted price structure: published tuition is $29,800 but the average net price is $34,124, meaning students pay more than sticker after aid is applied (typically because of mandatory fees and limited institutional discounting). Total four-year cost is approximately $136,496. Average earnings at six years are $33,700 and rise modestly to a median $45,884 by year ten. Median debt of $30,426 produces a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.903 and a modeled payback period of 25.4 years. Repayment progress is the worst sub-score: only 40% of borrowers are making progress at year three and 45% at year seven, indicating roughly half the borrower base is stuck. Combined with a 44.0% completion rate, the profile points to a school where the typical borrower carries substantial debt and struggles to service it for a decade or more.
How Berkeley College-New York scores under our methodology
These are the College Scorecard measures that pull this school's CampusROI score down. They describe the published figures, not the quality of the education, and they are our reading of the data. Check them against your own aid offer and intended major.
- ROI Score16/100 - Below Benchmark tier of our scale (below 45). For context, 38% of the schools we score reach 60 or higher.
- Payback period25.4 years - The median payback across the schools we score is about 12 years.
Berkeley College-New York
Quick Numbers
| In-state tuition + fees | $29,800/yr |
| Out-of-state tuition + fees | $29,800/yr |
| Average net price | $34,124/yr |
| Total 4-year cost (net) | $136,496 |
| Median earnings (10yr post-entry) | $45,884 |
| Average earnings (6yr post-entry) | $33,700 |
| Median debt at graduation | $30,426 |
| Estimated monthly loan payment | $323 |
| Estimated payback period | 25.4 years |
| 6-year graduation rate | 44.0% |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,449 |
Data as of 2024-2025. Source: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education).
The Full Financial Picture
The first number you'll see is the sticker price: $29,800/year, which covers tuition and fees only. The net price counts books, supplies, and average living costs on top of tuition and fees, then subtracts grants and scholarships. For the average student here it comes to $34,124/year, or roughly $136,496 over four years. That's the number to plan around.
What you actually pay depends a lot on what your family earns. Families making under $30,000/year pay an average of $33,638/year here, while families earning over $110,000 pay $38,592/year.
Among graduates who borrowed, the median federal loan debt from this school is $30,426, which works out to about $323 a month on the standard 10-year repayment plan. Our debt-to-earnings ratio divides that debt by average earnings six years after entry ($33,700) and comes to 0.90, under 1.0, meaning median debt is less than a full year of those earnings.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships, by income bracket.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/Year |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $33,638 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $33,341 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $33,533 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $38,839 |
| $110,001+ | $38,592 |
Cost by Income Bracket Explained
Lower-income families (under $30K)
Families earning under $30,000 face a net price of $33,638 per year, which is essentially identical to the institutional average. This indicates almost no need-based discount despite high Pell eligibility. Four years totals about $134,500 against $45,884 in ten-year median earnings, which is unworkable for nearly any borrower.
Middle-income families ($30K-$110K)
Middle-income brackets are essentially flat: $33,341 ($30,001-$48,000), $33,533 ($48,001-$75,000), then a step up to $38,839 ($75,001-$110,000). The lack of bracket differentiation confirms that Berkeley's pricing is largely flat-sticker rather than need-based.
Higher-income families ($110K+)
Households above $110,000 pay $38,592 a year, or roughly $154,400 over four years. Full-pay families should not enroll on financial grounds.
Earnings by Major
Top 10 most popular majors at Berkeley College-New York with available earnings data.
| Major | Median Earnings | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management, and Operations | $56,827 | D |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $59,400 | D |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $52,658 | F |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | $60,338 | F |
| Marketing | $54,505 | F |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $51,653 | F |
| Accounting | $61,960 | D |
| International Business | $51,777 | F |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration | $54,250 | C |
| Finance and Financial Management | $48,510 | - |
Earnings reflect median 4-year post-completion (or 1-year where 4-year unavailable). Grades based on debt-to-earnings ratio.
Program Analysis
Why these programs deliver their earnings outcomes.
Business Administration, Management, and Operations
Business Administration is the largest program with 78 graduates. First-year earnings of $39,925 rise to $56,827 by year four, but median program debt of $38,926 produces a 0.975 debt-to-earnings ratio and a D ROI grade. The four-year earnings figure is respectable for NYC but the debt is heavy enough that graduates need most of a decade to clear it. Students should pressure-test the four-year earnings figure against their realistic role expectations in NYC business operations.
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Health administration graduates 53 students with $49,284 in first-year earnings rising to $59,400 by year four against an unusually high $47,366 in median debt. The 0.961 debt-to-earnings ratio earns a D ROI grade. NYC's healthcare administration job market is large enough to absorb these graduates, but the debt load relative to earnings is structurally heavy and graduates spend roughly a decade catching up.
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Criminal Justice graduates 51 students with $35,355 in first-year earnings rising to $52,658 by year four against $37,263 in median debt. The 1.054 debt-to-earnings ratio earns an F ROI grade.
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Legal Studies (paralegal track) graduates 30 students with $36,131 in first-year earnings rising to $60,338 by year four against $42,249 in median debt. The 1.169 debt-to-earnings ratio earns an F ROI grade. NYC paralegal salaries are real but the debt load is high relative to earnings.
Accounting
Accounting graduates 13 students with $50,399 in first-year earnings rising to $61,960 by year four against $39,258 in median debt. The 0.779 debt-to-earnings ratio earns a D ROI grade. Accounting is one of the better-defensible majors on campus financially.
How Graduates Do
Earnings
Loan Repayment
| Metric | This School | Median of schools we score |
|---|---|---|
| 1-year repayment | 33.2% | 68.8% |
| 3-year repayment | 40.5% | 73.6% |
| 5-year repayment | 37.8% | 67.7% |
| 7-year repayment | 45.2% | 72.8% |
Completion Rate
Trends Over Time
How Berkeley College-New York’s cost and outcomes have moved across College Scorecard releases (2009-2024).
Average Net Price
Completion Rate
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry (as reported)
Earnings reflect borrowers measured 10 years after entry and publish on an irregular cadence with a multi-year reporting lag, so this series shows only the years the Department of Education reported - the data is never interpolated.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release years shown. Net price and completion are reported annually.
Admissions Snapshot
| Enrollment | 1,449 |
| Pell Grant recipients | 52.3% |
| Avg faculty salary (monthly) | $7,929 |
Admission rate is not reported in current Scorecard data for Berkeley College-New York. The school operates with broadly accessible admissions oriented toward working adults and career-changers in the New York metro. SAT and ACT data are not reported. The absence of standardized admissions metrics means applicants have no academic benchmark for self-assessment; the binding filter is financial commitment rather than academic preparation.
Compared to Similar Schools
Peer institutions matched by type, size, and selectivity.
| School | ROI | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley College-New York (this school) | 16 | $34,124 | $45,884 |
| LIM College | 43 | $38,667 | $58,956 |
| Five Towns College | 17 | $22,992 | $35,887 |
| Berkeley College-Woodland Park | 16 | $27,100 | $40,251 |
| Strayer University-Virginia | 11 | $19,578 | $40,092 |
| Strayer University-Tennessee | 11 | $11,645 | $40,092 |
Who Thrives Here
With 1,449 students and a Pell rate of 52.3%, Berkeley College-New York serves a high-need, mostly New York metro population, with many students working full or part time. The student for whom this works is one whose employer is paying tuition through a partnership benefit (eliminating out-of-pocket cost), or a working adult who specifically needs the night/online schedule.
The Verdict: Below Benchmark Under Our Scoring
Under our methodology, Berkeley College-New York scores 16/100, which falls in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At a net price of $34,124 per year, with typical graduate earnings of $45,884 ten years after entry, we estimate the payback period at about 25.4 years. In our view that makes the financial case a hard one to make on the numbers alone, but those numbers are averages: your major, your aid package and what you want from a degree all change the picture, so run your own numbers before you commit.
What to keep an eye on: weak earnings relative to cost, its 44.0% graduation rate, a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.90 (median across the schools we score: 0.61), a three-year loan repayment rate of 40.5% (median across the schools we score: 73.6%), a long payback period.
Median debt of $30,426 among graduates who borrowed, against average earnings of $33,700 six years after entry, gives a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.90. That is under 1.0 (a full year of those earnings); the median across the schools we score is about 0.61. Your major - and how much you borrow - really matters.
Berkeley College-New York: Common Questions
Is Berkeley College-New York worth it?
In our view, the financial case is a hard one to make on the numbers alone. Berkeley College-New York scores 16/100 on our ROI scale, in the Below Benchmark tier (below 45). At $34,124 a year after aid against $45,884 in typical earnings ten years out, we estimate the payback period at about 25.4 years. Your major and aid package can change the picture, so run your own numbers.
How much does Berkeley College-New York cost after financial aid?
The average net price - the cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, supplies and average living costs) minus grants and scholarships, for full-time, first-time students receiving federal aid - is about $34,124 a year, or roughly $136,496 over four years. Because it counts living costs, it can run above tuition alone. That is the number to plan around. Actual cost varies by family income, per the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
What do Berkeley College-New York graduates earn?
The typical graduate earns about $45,884 ten years after enrolling, roughly $4,084 a year more than the median high-school graduate ($41,800, per NCES, 2022). That earnings gap is what has to cover the cost of the degree.
How long does it take to pay off Berkeley College-New York?
We estimate the payback period - the time it takes for the earnings bump over a high-school graduate to cover what you spent - at about 25.4 years for Berkeley College-New York. The median across the schools we track is about 12 years.
How much debt do Berkeley College-New York graduates take on?
Among graduates who borrowed, median federal loan debt from this school is about $30,426, against average earnings of $33,700 six years after entry - a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.90. That is under 1.0 (a full year of those earnings); the median across the schools we score is about 0.61. How much you borrow really matters.
What is the graduation rate at Berkeley College-New York?
The six-year graduation rate is 44.0%. The national average for four-year schools is 64% (NCES, 2022). Completion is 15% of our ROI score, since a degree you don't finish rarely pays back.
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Data: College Scorecard API (U.S. Department of Education)
Vintage: 2024-2025 · Last updated: 2026-03-25
Earnings reflect median outcomes for all federal financial aid recipients. Individual results vary by major, effort, and career path.