Best English Language and Literature/Letters, 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
-$591,209
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,349
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Grad rate: 19.6% |
DE | -$386,417 | $23,338 | $13,177 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
CES College
Grad rate: 45.6% |
CA | -$796,002 | $3,876 | $33,522 | 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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