Best Data Processing 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$15,493
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,150
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rio Salado College
Grad rate: 3.9% |
AZ | +$183,680 | $51,871 | $13,740 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Community College of Philadelphia
Grad rate: 17.7% |
PA | +$57,550 | $45,831 | $19,070 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dallas College
Grad rate: 35.1% |
TX | -$287,710 | $28,820 | $9,641 | $10,718 | 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 Data Processing Degrees by State
Browse Data Processing programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.