Best Visual and Performing Arts, General 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
10
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$360,529
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,294
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hennepin Technical College
Grad rate: 38.1% |
MN | -$91,120 | $39,027 | $15,830 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
San Jacinto Community College
Grad rate: 33.3% |
TX | -$142,300 | $36,384 | $14,990 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Harrisburg Area Community College
Grad rate: 17.9% |
PA | -$217,311 | $33,972 | $16,636 | $17,392 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Suffolk County Community College
Grad rate: 24.1% |
NY | -$328,612 | $26,732 | $11,626 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Pima Community College
Grad rate: 19.6% |
AZ | -$356,812 | $25,695 | $8,916 | $9,541 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Community College of Baltimore County
Grad rate: 16.0% |
MD | -$368,056 | $24,915 | $13,178 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Grad rate: 24.9% |
NY | -$424,524 | $22,735 | $12,187 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
CUNY Queensborough Community College
Grad rate: 24.7% |
NY | -$507,604 | $17,808 | $11,882 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
CUNY Bronx Community College
Grad rate: 19.5% |
NY | -$557,714 | $15,313 | $11,987 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Dutchess Community College
Grad rate: 28.2% |
NY | -$611,243 | $13,380 | $15,709 | $5,500 | 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 Visual and Performing Arts, General Degrees by State
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