Best Physics 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$103,070
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,310
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
College of the Canyons
Grad rate: 43.4% |
CA | +$289,234 | $57,486 | $10,243 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Columbia Central University-Caguas
Grad rate: 56.9% |
PR | -$495,374 | $18,469 | $12,377 | 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 Physics Degrees by State
Browse Physics programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.