Best Anthropology Degrees in Massachusetts by ROI
Colleges in Massachusetts ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Massachusetts
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$365,653
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$64,597
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brandeis University
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$205,552 | $49,902 | $82,123 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Grad rate: 51.1% |
-$279,800 | $35,594 | $29,698 | $24,362 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Grad rate: 83.1% |
-$294,416 | $33,957 | $33,389 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Smith College
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$387,636 | $39,045 | $82,134 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mount Holyoke College
Grad rate: 83.8% |
-$430,710 | $37,403 | $77,545 | $21,178 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Boston University
Grad rate: 89.5% |
-$595,803 | $30,453 | $82,694 | $25,250 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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