Best Urban Studies/Affairs Degrees in Minnesota by ROI
Colleges in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$44,417
Across Minnesota programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,789
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Minnesota State University-Mankato
Grad rate: 53.3% |
+$7,680 | $46,897 | $22,565 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Grad rate: 84.6% |
-$96,514 | $44,364 | $29,013 | $20,550 | 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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