Best Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$365,680
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,996
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New Castle School of Trades
Grad rate: 73.4% |
-$252,301 | $30,114 | $14,581 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Commonwealth Technical Institute
Grad rate: 85.9% |
-$417,886 | $22,147 | $20,826 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Orleans Technical College
Grad rate: 84.9% |
-$426,854 | $22,544 | $27,581 | $7,521 | 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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