Best Construction Trades, Other 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$53,729
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,451
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mitchell Technical College
Grad rate: 70.8% |
SD | +$306,979 | $58,161 | $16,241 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
Grad rate: 82.2% |
NY | -$199,521 | $33,157 | $22,661 | 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 Construction Trades, Other Degrees by State
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