Best Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$189,182
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$55,429
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Grad rate: 88.7% |
-$37,572 | $55,257 | $75,678 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
College of the Holy Cross
Grad rate: 90.3% |
-$102,390 | $54,005 | $76,510 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Grad rate: 83.1% |
-$159,243 | $42,694 | $33,389 | $29,309 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Emmanuel College
Grad rate: 65.9% |
-$283,946 | $42,398 | $63,864 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Grad rate: 52.6% |
-$362,760 | $31,158 | $27,705 | $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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