Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Massachusetts by ROI
Colleges in Massachusetts ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Massachusetts
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$14,224
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,227
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mount Wachusett Community College
Grad rate: 28.0% |
+$175,892 | $52,852 | $14,330 | $9,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Northern Essex Community College
Grad rate: 18.8% |
+$120,378 | $49,913 | $11,921 | $10,400 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Greenfield Community College
Grad rate: 27.5% |
+$1,976 | $43,474 | $13,752 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Springfield Technical Community College
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$121,746 | $37,821 | $14,223 | $7,200 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Bristol Community College
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$126,950 | $37,342 | $11,846 | $7,480 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Quinsigamond Community College
Grad rate: 21.0% |
-$134,895 | $37,766 | $13,295 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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