Best Education, General Degrees in New Jersey by ROI
Colleges in New Jersey 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 New Jersey
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$406,779
Across New Jersey programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,197
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brookdale Community College
Grad rate: 28.7% |
-$399,950 | $24,130 | $15,369 | $8,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$408,812 | $23,593 | $12,920 | $10,987 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester Campus
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$411,576 | $23,593 | $14,302 | $10,987 | 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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