Best Computer Programming 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
8
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$190,145
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,803
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Phoenix-California
Grad rate: 21.4% |
CA | +$595,078 | $72,728 | N/A | $14,431 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Grad rate: 18.7% |
AZ | +$575,629 | $72,728 | $19,449 | $14,431 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Austin Community College District
Grad rate: 16.1% |
TX | +$336,071 | $60,809 | $11,156 | $21,446 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Northcentral Technical College
Grad rate: 47.5% |
WI | +$215,503 | $53,570 | $15,897 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Portland Community College
Grad rate: 17.8% |
OR | +$159,849 | $50,856 | $17,271 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Dallas College
Grad rate: 35.1% |
TX | +$96,464 | $48,595 | $9,641 | $19,107 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Ozarks Technical Community College
Grad rate: 31.2% |
MO | -$134,603 | $36,565 | $12,540 | $9,899 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Northwest State Community College
Grad rate: 45.9% |
OH | -$322,828 | $26,742 | $17,668 | 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.
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