Best Information Science/Studies 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$266,242
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$50,615
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Boston College
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$616,643 | $90,750 | $83,683 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Grad rate: 70.6% |
+$399,419 | $69,753 | $29,521 | $27,820 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Suffolk University
Grad rate: 60.1% |
+$142,422 | $63,508 | $62,822 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Westfield State University
Grad rate: 57.4% |
-$93,514 | $43,987 | $26,435 | $20,381 | 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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