Best Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Degrees in Washington by ROI
Colleges in Washington 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 Washington
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$247,028
Across Washington programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,471
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eastern Washington University
Grad rate: 48.4% |
-$164,580 | $39,996 | $22,772 | $24,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Western Washington University
Grad rate: 65.5% |
-$214,774 | $38,546 | $28,305 | $24,055 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Grad rate: 58.5% |
-$292,872 | $33,289 | $24,528 | $15,215 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$315,888 | $33,289 | $30,282 | $15,215 | 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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