Best Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies 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
-$296,726
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,302
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Austin Community College District
Grad rate: 16.1% |
TX | -$202,607 | $33,928 | $11,156 | $13,967 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Grad rate: 18.7% |
AZ | -$390,845 | $26,107 | $19,449 | $25,250 | 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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