Best Natural Sciences 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
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$165,101
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$41,720
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oregon State University
Grad rate: 70.3% |
OR | +$369,756 | $66,473 | $29,926 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Daemen University
Grad rate: 56.7% |
NY | +$162,822 | $60,810 | $44,232 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Felician University
Grad rate: 50.6% |
NJ | +$97,516 | $56,945 | $50,346 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Temple University
Grad rate: 76.3% |
PA | -$145,426 | $44,781 | $39,799 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Dominican University
Grad rate: 60.4% |
IL | -$246,778 | $40,235 | $44,414 | $25,054 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Loyola Marymount University
Grad rate: 80.6% |
CA | -$333,128 | $42,272 | $75,867 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Grad rate: 38.7% |
PA | -$347,986 | $33,110 | $33,434 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
Grad rate: 47.9% |
PR | -$877,589 | $1,641 | $15,746 | $5,500 | 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 Natural Sciences Degrees by State
Browse Natural Sciences programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.