Best Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Degrees in Massachusetts by ROI
Colleges in Massachusetts ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Massachusetts
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$166,876
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$61,668
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Springfield College
Grad rate: 70.1% |
+$292,642 | $70,043 | $57,942 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Boston University
Grad rate: 89.5% |
-$226,316 | $48,978 | $82,694 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
MCPHS University
Grad rate: 62.4% |
-$312,412 | $40,250 | $58,975 | $30,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Bay Path University
Grad rate: 51.8% |
-$421,418 | $32,726 | $47,064 | $35,320 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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