Best Psychology, 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
10
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$201,753
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$42,688
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northwestern University
Grad rate: 96.2% |
IL | -$17,036 | $59,494 | $87,804 | $11,630 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
San Jose State University
Grad rate: 66.2% |
CA | -$62,040 | $44,037 | $25,695 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Marist University
Grad rate: 80.6% |
NY | -$70,572 | $53,006 | $63,898 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Carson-Newman University
Grad rate: 51.9% |
TN | -$84,740 | $47,032 | $46,345 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Saint Mary's College of California
Grad rate: 70.4% |
CA | -$104,027 | $53,099 | $73,655 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
University of California-Davis
Grad rate: 85.7% |
CA | -$132,233 | $43,997 | $38,067 | $14,745 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Grad rate: 46.7% |
CA | -$171,318 | $37,452 | $15,449 | $13,750 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Montreat College
Grad rate: 41.1% |
NC | -$396,936 | $31,319 | $45,829 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
Grad rate: 46.8% |
PR | -$475,521 | $21,475 | $14,399 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
Grad rate: 47.9% |
PR | -$503,114 | $20,331 | $15,746 | $5,000 | 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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