Best Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$219,758
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,800
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Grad rate: 30.7% |
OK | -$150,604 | $40,041 | $20,993 | $20,335 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Chadron State College
Grad rate: 41.1% |
NE | -$218,665 | $36,964 | $20,672 | $26,117 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of North Alabama
Grad rate: 53.1% |
AL | -$246,964 | $34,069 | $22,086 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Howard University
Grad rate: 69.2% |
DC | -$262,800 | $39,150 | $51,450 | N/A | 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.
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