Best Systems Science and Theory 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$404,104
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$47,620
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Carnegie Mellon University
Grad rate: 92.0% |
PA | +$882,656 | $103,805 | $80,514 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
James Madison University
Grad rate: 81.0% |
VA | +$517,181 | $75,407 | $30,213 | $22,301 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Grad rate: 84.8% |
IL | -$187,526 | $40,441 | $32,134 | $20,600 | 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.
Find Best Systems Science and Theory Degrees by State
Browse Systems Science and Theory programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.