Best Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry 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
-$510,838
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$55,472
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Virginia Commonwealth University
Grad rate: 64.9% |
VA | -$481,189 | $26,126 | $34,346 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of the Arts
Grad rate: 67.6% |
PA | -$504,816 | $30,926 | $70,834 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
College for Creative Studies
Grad rate: 66.7% |
MI | -$546,509 | $28,989 | $61,238 | $30,620 | 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.
Find Best Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry Degrees by State
Browse Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.