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Touro University — ROI, Cost & Payback

Private nonprofit · New York, NY · 4,040 students

The verdict

Touro University charges a net price of $29,627/yr after aid — a 4-year total of $118,508. Graduates earn a median $53,419 ten years after entry, $5,059/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline, clearing the total in 23.4 years — a 20-year net return of $-17,328, a weak return — the cost is hard to justify on earnings alone. (Scorecard, 2026 · our math.)

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Touro University's 23.4-year payback ranks #1,091 of 1,280 US colleges we track — better ROI than 15% of them, and #102 of 203 in New York.

Better ROI than 15% of US colleges#1,091 of 1,280
Weakest ROIStrongest ROI
$29,627
Net price / yr
Scorecard, 2026
$53,419
Median earnings, 10 yrs
Scorecard, 2026
23.4 yrs
Payback
Our math, 2026
61%
Admission rate
Scorecard, 2026
Touro University: cost, earnings and payback
MeasureValueSource
Net price (after aid)$29,627/yrScorecard, 2026
Total net cost (4 yrs)$118,508our math
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry$53,419Scorecard, 2026
Earnings premium over HS baseline$5,059/yrour math
Median debt (completers)$15,547Scorecard, 2026
Payback23.4 yrsour math
20-year net return$-17,328our math

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

How we compute this. Payback = total net cost ÷ annual earnings premium, where the premium is median earnings 10 years after entry minus the $48,360 baseline (BLS 2024 median for a high-school-diploma worker 25+). Total net cost = net price × 4 years. We do not discount future dollars. The institution-wide earnings figure blends every major — a specific program's payback can be far better or worse. Full method on the methodology page.

Touro University: frequently asked questions

Is Touro University worth the cost?
On the numbers, yes. Touro University charges $29,627/yr after aid ($118,508 over 4 years), and graduates earn a median $53,419 ten years out — $5,059/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. That clears the cost in 23.4 years and returns $-17,328 net over 20 years, a weak return — the cost is hard to justify on earnings alone.
How long does a Touro University degree take to pay off?
About 23.4 years. We divide the $118,508 four-year net cost by the $5,059/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 Touro University cost after financial aid?
The median net price is $29,627/yr — about $118,508 over 4 years. That is what the typical aided student actually pays after grants and scholarships, not the published sticker price.
How does Touro University compare to other New York colleges?
It ranks #102 of 203 New York colleges we track by payback. Its $53,419 median earnings beat the national median of $43,552, and its $29,627 net price is above the national median of $16,906.