Best Social Work Degrees in Rhode Island by ROI
Colleges in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$150,251
Across Rhode Island programs
Average Annual Cost
$47,578
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Providence College
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$124,288 | $51,119 | $76,667 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rhode Island College
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$176,215 | $38,514 | $18,490 | $24,100 | 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.
Find Best Social Work Degrees by State
Browse Social Work programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.