Best Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Degrees in Massachusetts by ROI
Colleges in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$138,856
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,704
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Roxbury Community College
Grad rate: 12.4% |
-$81,392 | $40,133 | $15,897 | $9,080 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Quinsigamond Community College
Grad rate: 21.0% |
-$98,630 | $38,398 | $13,295 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Northern Essex Community College
Grad rate: 18.8% |
-$236,548 | $31,985 | $11,921 | $9,190 | 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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