Best Engineering Technology, 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$155,232
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,814
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Central Missouri
Grad rate: 51.0% |
MO | +$326,294 | $59,419 | $22,086 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Jefferson State Community College
Grad rate: 22.4% |
AL | +$135,856 | $49,512 | $14,384 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clover Park Technical College
Grad rate: 42.9% |
WA | +$3,546 | $42,876 | $13,974 | 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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