Best Business/Managerial Economics Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$574,025
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$61,980
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Villanova University
Grad rate: 91.5% |
+$931,826 | $106,587 | $80,866 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Lehigh University
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$562,406 | $87,192 | $77,515 | $23,240 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 70.7% |
+$227,844 | $58,904 | $27,559 | N/A | 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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