Best Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education 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
-$160,356
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,488
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ranken Technical College
Grad rate: 51.2% |
MO | -$34,098 | $43,118 | $28,229 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Nashville State Community College
Grad rate: 16.7% |
TN | -$122,608 | $37,191 | $13,214 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Roane State Community College
Grad rate: 32.4% |
TN | -$324,362 | $26,884 | $11,021 | N/A | 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 Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education Degrees by State
Browse Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.