Best Behavioral Sciences 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
-$284,130
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,961
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vincennes University
Grad rate: 34.1% |
IN | -$127,402 | $38,342 | $19,446 | $11,371 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
San Jacinto Community College
Grad rate: 33.3% |
TX | -$231,206 | $32,564 | $14,990 | $9,264 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Grad rate: 18.7% |
AZ | -$493,783 | $21,113 | $19,449 | $27,515 | 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.
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