Best Mathematics and Computer Science 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$947,824
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$45,483
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Harvey Mudd College
Grad rate: 92.9% |
CA | +$2,112,046 | $166,134 | $84,896 | $23,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Akron Main Campus
Grad rate: 48.0% |
OH | +$407,322 | $68,952 | $24,555 | $24,813 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Illinois Chicago
Grad rate: 60.9% |
IL | +$324,105 | $64,938 | $26,998 | $19,750 | 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.
Find Best Mathematics and Computer Science Degrees by State
Browse Mathematics and Computer Science programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.