Best Construction Trades, General 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$334,528
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,778
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Honolulu Community College
Grad rate: 28.3% |
HI | +$855,467 | $86,854 | $12,369 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Charter College
Grad rate: 56.2% |
AK | -$186,409 | $36,734 | $31,188 | $13,862 | 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 Construction Trades, General Degrees by State
Browse Construction Trades, General programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.