Best English Language and Literature, 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
10
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$407,053
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,842
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Davidson College
Grad rate: 91.8% |
NC | +$81,015 | $49,844 | $75,865 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Northern Arizona University
Grad rate: 58.0% |
AZ | -$216,116 | $33,932 | $29,495 | $18,712 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Hodges University
Grad rate: 20.5% |
FL | -$421,037 | $22,356 | $28,157 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
New Professions Technical Institute
Grad rate: 100.0% |
FL | -$455,623 | $22,104 | $45,944 | $8,711 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Interactive College of Technology-Chamblee
Grad rate: 41.4% |
GA | -$461,141 | $20,412 | $20,095 | $6,879 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Interactive College of Technology
Grad rate: 49.1% |
TX | -$476,456 | $19,132 | $19,096 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Florida National University-Main Campus
Grad rate: 30.7% |
FL | -$517,234 | $18,262 | $33,531 | $6,625 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Manhattan School of Computer Technology
Grad rate: 71.9% |
NY | -$518,430 | $16,784 | $14,110 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Long Island Business Institute
Grad rate: 22.4% |
NY | -$539,968 | $15,963 | $19,228 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Columbia College
Grad rate: 64.1% |
VA | -$545,540 | $15,368 | $12,900 | 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 English Language and Literature, General Degrees by State
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