In the latest national rankings from Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), York College placed firmly within the top 15 percent nationwide for return on investment (ROI) out of more than 3,400 U.S. colleges and universities.
The CEW rankings are based on data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and evaluates the long-term economic payoff of a degree. It measures factors like tuition and net cost, graduates’ earnings over time, and net value at 10, 20, 30 and 40 years after attending college.
“This ranking confirms what we’ve long believed at York College: that a degree from here represents real value,” said Dr. Thomas Burns, President of York College. “To be recognized among the top 15 percent nationally is a testament to the quality of our faculty, the relevance of our programs, and the success of our alumni in the workforce.”
Echoing that sentiment, Vice President for Enrollment Management Brian Hazlett added: “For prospective students and families looking at value, this recognition from Georgetown CEW is concrete proof that York College delivers strong, long-term outcomes like affordability, solid earnings, and real return on investment.”
The CEW ranking is increasingly viewed as a rigorous measure of the value of an institution beyond reputation. As more prospective students and their families question rising tuition and student debt, ROI offers a data-driven way to decide if a degree will likely pay off.
For York College, the ranking offers not just bragging rights. It is a compelling reason for students seeking both academic quality and financial value to choose YCP. More importantly, it reinforces the college’s ongoing mission to deliver a meaningful, affordable education that supports students well beyond graduation.
