Best Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$467,638
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,188
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Austin Community College District
Grad rate: 16.1% |
TX | -$400,018 | $24,085 | $11,156 | $14,375 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Hocking College
Grad rate: 27.7% |
OH | -$477,830 | $19,866 | $17,575 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville
Grad rate: 44.3% |
TN | -$525,068 | $19,680 | $25,834 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management Degrees by State
Browse Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.