Best Computer Software and Media Applications 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$114,535
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,663
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northcentral Technical College
Grad rate: 47.5% |
WI | +$215,263 | $53,558 | $15,897 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Grad rate: 18.7% |
AZ | +$103,891 | $48,167 | $19,449 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Moraine Park Technical College
Grad rate: 47.2% |
WI | +$55,665 | $45,488 | $14,095 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Grad rate: 83.3% |
WA | -$369,399 | $26,342 | $40,039 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus
Grad rate: 35.6% |
PR | -$578,098 | $14,116 | $13,837 | $4,875 | 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 Computer Software and Media Applications Degrees by State
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