Best Social Sciences, General Degrees in Washington by ROI
Colleges in Washington 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 Washington
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$149,798
Across Washington programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,535
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$593,117 | $79,100 | $30,282 | $20,559 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Central Washington University
Grad rate: 51.0% |
-$47,336 | $46,430 | $25,148 | $26,181 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Washington State University
Grad rate: 62.0% |
-$96,386 | $44,331 | $27,176 | $25,409 | 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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