Best Social Sciences, 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$175,000
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,051
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rose State College
Grad rate: 20.9% |
OK | -$37,437 | $42,651 | $17,151 | $11,967 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mohave Community College
Grad rate: 27.6% |
AZ | -$312,564 | $27,467 | $10,952 | 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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