Best Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis 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
-$313,974
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$44,367
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northern Arizona University
Grad rate: 58.0% |
AZ | -$20,258 | $48,312 | $29,495 | $21,125 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Grad rate: 59.4% |
HI | -$436,660 | $24,761 | $22,970 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Occidental College
Grad rate: 84.0% |
CA | -$485,004 | $33,877 | $80,636 | N/A | 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 Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis Degrees by State
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