Best Education, 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
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$274,208
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,245
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital
Grad rate: 63.3% |
NY | +$349,105 | $63,906 | $26,409 | $26,812 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Kent State University at Salem
Grad rate: 20.1% |
OH | -$255,494 | $30,761 | $15,357 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Kent State University at Ashtabula
Grad rate: 19.2% |
OH | -$256,574 | $30,761 | $15,897 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas
Grad rate: 31.0% |
OH | -$257,562 | $30,761 | $16,391 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Kent State University at Kent
Grad rate: 65.1% |
OH | -$283,470 | $30,761 | $29,345 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Guam Community College
Grad rate: 21.7% |
GU | -$485,690 | $18,777 | $10,615 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberty University
Grad rate: 64.5% |
VA | -$729,773 | $11,455 | $41,707 | $26,266 | 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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