Best English Language and Literature, General 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
-$306,364
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,646
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
CUNY LaGuardia Community College
Grad rate: 27.1% |
NY | -$114,854 | $37,574 | $13,167 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Pasadena City College
Grad rate: 41.1% |
CA | -$148,732 | $35,780 | $12,166 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
El Camino Community College District
Grad rate: 35.9% |
CA | -$261,132 | $30,281 | $13,376 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
College of the Canyons
Grad rate: 43.4% |
CA | -$353,466 | $25,351 | $10,243 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Salt Lake Community College
Grad rate: 31.8% |
UT | -$357,388 | $25,419 | $12,884 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
South Texas College
Grad rate: 26.8% |
TX | -$411,570 | $22,172 | $7,505 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Grad rate: 24.9% |
NY | -$497,409 | $18,733 | $12,187 | $5,700 | 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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