Best Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services 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
1
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$460,314
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,337
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
Grad rate: 49.5% |
PR | -$460,314 | $20,318 | $13,337 | 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.