Best Business/Commerce, General 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
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$122,705
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$59,498
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$784,320 | $97,186 | $79,850 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Northeastern University
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$375,868 | $78,684 | $81,353 | $24,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Brandeis University
Grad rate: 86.7% |
+$59,728 | $63,166 | $82,123 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Westfield State University
Grad rate: 57.4% |
+$3,500 | $49,217 | $26,435 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Nichols College
Grad rate: 61.0% |
-$14,494 | $54,161 | $55,871 | $25,356 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Framingham State University
Grad rate: 52.0% |
-$83,536 | $44,886 | $26,539 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Regis College
Grad rate: 68.3% |
-$266,450 | $43,363 | $64,315 | $27,000 | 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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