Best Sociology and Anthropology 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$350,314
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$48,748
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
College of Staten Island CUNY
Grad rate: 33.7% |
NY | -$240,569 | $33,813 | $14,084 | $15,180 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Valdosta State University
Grad rate: 41.1% |
GA | -$275,594 | $34,775 | $20,202 | $37,249 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
St Olaf College
Grad rate: 84.2% |
MN | -$293,849 | $42,811 | $69,200 | $24,644 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Centre College
Grad rate: 86.0% |
KY | -$469,066 | $33,040 | $63,354 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Denison University
Grad rate: 82.3% |
OH | -$472,495 | $35,544 | $76,900 | $26,500 | 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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