Best Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$131,073
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,876
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Grad rate: 62.5% |
HI | +$18,552 | $47,694 | $23,832 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Georgia Southern University
Grad rate: 52.4% |
GA | -$141,314 | $41,610 | $24,563 | $26,120 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clemson University
Grad rate: 86.6% |
SC | -$184,421 | $41,211 | $34,494 | $22,715 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Kennesaw State University
Grad rate: 47.2% |
GA | -$217,112 | $36,068 | $24,618 | 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.
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