Best Construction Trades, General 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
-$224,779
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,348
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northwest Technical College
Grad rate: 42.1% |
MN | +$55,149 | $45,671 | $18,271 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Wytheville Community College
Grad rate: 45.1% |
VA | -$127,232 | $36,236 | $11,952 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
North American Trade Schools
Grad rate: 70.4% |
MD | -$235,662 | $31,767 | $16,973 | $10,392 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Apex Technical School
Grad rate: 74.1% |
NY | -$318,095 | $27,813 | $21,530 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Summit Academy Opportunities Industrialization Center
Grad rate: 54.6% |
MN | -$498,058 | $18,877 | $23,014 | $9,322 | 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 Construction Trades, General Degrees by State
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