Best Engineering Science 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
+$396,827
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,797
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Houston Community College
Grad rate: 17.0% |
TX | +$590,701 | $73,944 | $12,065 | $17,814 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Middlesex College
Grad rate: 30.2% |
NJ | +$500,678 | $68,406 | $13,721 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Greenfield Community College
Grad rate: 27.5% |
MA | +$485,836 | $67,667 | $13,752 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
SUNY Broome Community College
Grad rate: 22.3% |
NY | +$210,135 | $54,854 | $15,541 | $11,750 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Nassau Community College
Grad rate: 22.2% |
NY | +$196,786 | $53,230 | $13,907 | 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 Engineering Science Degrees by State
Browse Engineering Science programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.