Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Washington by ROI
Colleges in Washington 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 Washington
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$39,426
Across Washington programs
Average Annual Cost
$55,783
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Seattle Pacific University
Grad rate: 63.8% |
+$221,556 | $65,360 | $53,986 | $22,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Gonzaga University
Grad rate: 87.5% |
+$115,112 | $63,183 | $69,290 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Walla Walla University
Grad rate: 63.4% |
-$218,390 | $41,718 | $44,075 | $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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