Pace University

New York, NY · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Pace University offers students an urban experience in the heart of Lower Manhattan, with a secondary campus in Westchester County. Its location provides direct access to New York City's professional opportunities and cultural attractions. Known for its career-oriented programs, Pace features a business school, law school, and performing arts college. The Actors Studio Drama School is housed here, as is the television show Inside the Actors Studio.

Programs Analyzed
24
Avg Grad Earnings
$44,626/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
44/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$51,424/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 27% of students receive Pell Grants and 46% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $26,575 $106,300 4.2x
$30K – $48K $27,098 $108,392 4.1x
$48K – $75K $29,308 $117,232 3.8x
$75K – $110K $30,891 $123,564 3.6x
$110K+ $36,098 $144,392 3.1x
Sticker price (no aid) $51,424 $205,696 2.2x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Pace University

24 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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78 $107,433/yr High 4.5x
Accounting and Related Services
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72 $69,166/yr Very High 3.8x
Finance and Financial Management Services
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71 $61,246/yr Very High 3.8x
Computer Science
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68 $60,551/yr Very High 3.3x
Information Science/Studies
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67 $52,116/yr Very High 4.2x
Computer/Information Technology Administration
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66 $50,885/yr Very High 3.6x
Economics
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65 $51,426/yr Very High 3.9x
Marketing
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56 $48,509/yr Very High 3.1x
International Business
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52 $61,228/yr Very High 1.9x
Special Education and Teaching
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47 $62,346/yr High 2.2x
Public Relations & Advertising
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47 $44,485/yr High 2.3x
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
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47 $40,671/yr High 2.2x
Business Administration
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46 $33,317/yr High 2.4x
Political Science and Government
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45 $41,332/yr Very High 2.3x
Criminal Justice and Corrections
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42 $36,734/yr Moderate 1.9x
Communication and Media Studies
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36 $35,992/yr High 2.5x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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34 $46,458/yr High 1.3x
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management
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31 $35,948/yr High 1.2x
Fine and Studio Arts
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20 $22,789/yr Moderate 1.6x
Dance
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19 $19,614/yr Low -0.0x
Literature
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16 $25,758/yr Very High 1.8x
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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15 $25,595/yr Low 0.2x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
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13 $20,775/yr High 1.6x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
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12 $16,659/yr Moderate 0.4x
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