Best Natural Sciences 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
+$35,926
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,700
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kapiolani Community College
Grad rate: 22.2% |
HI | +$559,976 | $71,155 | $11,562 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Leeward Community College
Grad rate: 29.7% |
HI | +$435,554 | $65,909 | $13,842 | $11,068 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
Grad rate: 49.5% |
PR | -$180,194 | $34,324 | $13,337 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Massasoit Community College
Grad rate: 20.8% |
MA | -$201,248 | $34,010 | $13,887 | $10,129 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Bossier Parish Community College
Grad rate: 15.2% |
LA | -$434,457 | $23,323 | $15,872 | $21,610 | 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 Natural Sciences Degrees by State
Browse Natural Sciences programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.