Best Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Degrees in Georgia by ROI
Colleges in Georgia 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 Georgia
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$355,833
Across Georgia programs
Average Annual Cost
$40,876
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Oglethorpe University
Grad rate: 55.5% |
-$159,580 | $47,775 | $59,320 | $28,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Columbus State University
Grad rate: 42.6% |
-$249,472 | $33,517 | $19,953 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Georgia Southern University
Grad rate: 52.4% |
-$338,482 | $31,676 | $24,563 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Savannah College of Art and Design
Grad rate: 71.5% |
-$675,800 | $21,899 | $59,670 | $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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