Best Science Technologies/Technicians, 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$1,302
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,516
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pierpont Community and Technical College
Grad rate: 38.5% |
WV | +$169,284 | $52,604 | $13,434 | $11,798 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Oakland Community College
Grad rate: 17.8% |
MI | +$78,193 | $47,870 | $11,487 | $12,024 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Truckee Meadows Community College
Grad rate: 27.2% |
NV | -$92,151 | $39,659 | $15,874 | $10,062 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
College of Southern Nevada
Grad rate: 17.4% |
NV | -$160,537 | $35,857 | $13,270 | $8,250 | 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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