Best Mathematics 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$23,586
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,470
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Jacinto Community College
Grad rate: 33.3% |
TX | +$347,820 | $60,890 | $14,990 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Blinn College District
Grad rate: 10.2% |
TX | +$148,814 | $51,364 | $19,233 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Grad rate: 24.9% |
NY | -$425,874 | $21,925 | $12,187 | 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 Mathematics Degrees by State
Browse Mathematics programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.