Best Engineering Science 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
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$432,954
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$54,604
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Grad rate: 84.7% |
NJ | +$578,554 | $79,611 | $35,232 | $24,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
The College of New Jersey
Grad rate: 85.5% |
NJ | +$461,480 | $72,488 | $37,070 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dartmouth College
Grad rate: 95.4% |
NH | +$439,389 | $81,883 | $83,802 | $17,083 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vanderbilt University
Grad rate: 92.7% |
TN | +$374,782 | $78,634 | $84,412 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
California State University-Bakersfield
Grad rate: 49.5% |
CA | +$373,200 | $64,423 | $18,815 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Hofstra University
Grad rate: 67.4% |
NY | +$370,318 | $75,998 | $68,298 | $27,000 | 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 Engineering Science Degrees by State
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