Best Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$242,376
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,263
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Grad rate: 83.1% |
MA | -$140,536 | $41,651 | $33,389 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Florida
Grad rate: 90.7% |
FL | -$188,756 | $36,906 | $21,719 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Florida State University
Grad rate: 83.9% |
FL | -$397,836 | $28,170 | $23,683 | $19,633 | 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.
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