Best Legal Professions and Studies, 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
10
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$179,883
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$48,596
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drexel University
Grad rate: 77.6% |
PA | +$274,232 | $70,745 | $75,167 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Ball State University
Grad rate: 63.6% |
IN | +$102,634 | $53,981 | $25,134 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Temple University
Grad rate: 76.3% |
PA | -$19,986 | $50,783 | $39,799 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Grad rate: 70.7% |
NJ | -$127,364 | $41,667 | $30,176 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Roger Williams University
Grad rate: 67.0% |
RI | -$152,110 | $48,253 | $60,180 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Drake University
Grad rate: 76.8% |
IA | -$161,670 | $48,001 | $62,407 | $23,750 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Berkeley College-New York
Grad rate: 37.6% |
NY | -$264,652 | $39,425 | $39,029 | $42,249 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Grad rate: 49.1% |
FL | -$424,964 | $29,892 | $45,701 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
Grad rate: 44.4% |
NJ | -$509,045 | $26,611 | $38,702 | $34,413 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Quinnipiac University
Grad rate: 77.3% |
CT | -$515,904 | $30,138 | $69,666 | 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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