Best Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$41,286
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,838
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Georgia
Grad rate: 87.6% |
GA | +$173,624 | $52,053 | $27,436 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Iowa
Grad rate: 73.4% |
IA | +$137,837 | $51,991 | $26,883 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Grad rate: 51.1% |
MA | +$132,002 | $50,085 | $29,698 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
PA | -$67,387 | $40,466 | $36,707 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Colorado Boulder
Grad rate: 74.9% |
CO | -$169,646 | $35,191 | $33,466 | 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 Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Degrees by State
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