Best Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$219,343
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,952
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
James Madison University
Grad rate: 81.0% |
VA | -$156,522 | $41,904 | $30,213 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Crestpoint University
Grad rate: 33.3% |
AZ | -$282,164 | $31,830 | $19,691 | 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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