Best Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education 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
-$191,380
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,872
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northeast State Community College
Grad rate: 30.0% |
TN | +$541,866 | $70,252 | $14,129 | $6,700 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Florida National University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 30.7% |
FL | -$473,031 | $20,025 | $33,531 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Diversified Vocational College
Grad rate: 78.4% |
CA | -$642,976 | $11,199 | $26,956 | N/A | 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 Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education Degrees by State
Browse Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.