Best International/Global 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$232,000
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,903
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Boston College
Grad rate: 91.0% |
-$83,402 | $55,849 | $83,683 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Brandeis University
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$380,598 | $41,129 | $82,123 | $25,694 | 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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