Best Criminology 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
-$185,657
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,928
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Central New Mexico Community College
Grad rate: 28.2% |
NM | -$161,812 | $35,000 | $10,906 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Paris Junior College
Grad rate: 35.9% |
TX | -$209,502 | $32,820 | $12,951 | 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.
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