Best Construction Trades, Other 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$43,858
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,956
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Grad rate: 46.1% |
NY | +$517,230 | $70,490 | $26,285 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Ivy Tech Community College
Grad rate: 33.3% |
IN | +$237,478 | $55,263 | $13,891 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
SUNY Morrisville
Grad rate: 32.3% |
NY | -$126,802 | $38,263 | $26,031 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
Grad rate: 53.5% |
NY | -$196,524 | $35,382 | $23,982 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain
Grad rate: 52.9% |
CT | -$212,088 | $34,855 | $34,594 | 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 Construction Trades, Other Degrees by State
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