Best Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$102,658
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$46,464
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stonehill College
Grad rate: 79.9% |
-$40,788 | $53,643 | $68,412 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Cambridge College | -$73,000 | $38,350 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Fitchburg State University
Grad rate: 54.6% |
-$194,188 | $38,949 | $24,517 | $26,000 | 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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