Best Special Education and Teaching 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
-$127,139
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,348
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
College of Southern Nevada
Grad rate: 17.4% |
NV | -$17,447 | $43,079 | $13,270 | $9,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Chemeketa Community College
Grad rate: 22.1% |
OR | -$236,831 | $33,327 | $15,427 | $24,087 | 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 Special Education and Teaching Degrees by State
Browse Special Education and Teaching programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.