Best Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 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
-$375,801
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,336
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Onondaga Community College
Grad rate: 24.8% |
NY | -$284,086 | $29,257 | $14,613 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Massasoit Community College
Grad rate: 20.8% |
MA | -$294,183 | $29,107 | $13,887 | $6,333 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Suffolk County Community College
Grad rate: 24.1% |
NY | -$384,572 | $23,934 | $11,626 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Community College of Vermont
Grad rate: 25.9% |
VT | -$404,774 | $23,433 | $16,717 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Elgin Community College
Grad rate: 38.9% |
IL | -$511,394 | $17,414 | $9,837 | 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.
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