Best Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$34,280
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$44,921
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mercyhurst University
Grad rate: 61.2% |
+$487,988 | $79,744 | $57,948 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 70.7% |
+$360,504 | $65,537 | $27,559 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Misericordia University
Grad rate: 72.0% |
+$312,658 | $69,660 | $51,023 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 66.2% |
-$36,134 | $46,972 | $24,781 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Thomas Jefferson University
Grad rate: 67.9% |
-$256,690 | $43,680 | $62,110 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Lincoln University
Grad rate: 48.9% |
-$324,498 | $33,567 | $27,358 | $34,375 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Alvernia University
Grad rate: 60.8% |
-$330,990 | $38,203 | $54,650 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Messiah University
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$487,083 | $30,003 | $53,939 | $23,250 | 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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