Best Psychology, 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
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$177,404
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,453
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New York University
Grad rate: 87.8% |
NY | +$421,119 | $67,012 | $79,121 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Coalinga College
Grad rate: 34.2% |
CA | +$372,771 | $61,501 | $17,249 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Colorado Boulder
Grad rate: 74.9% |
CO | +$370,434 | $62,195 | $33,466 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Grad rate: 51.1% |
MA | +$194,902 | $53,230 | $29,698 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Davidson College
Grad rate: 91.8% |
NC | +$156,840 | $54,884 | $75,865 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Bunker Hill Community College
Grad rate: 17.8% |
MA | -$24,239 | $41,523 | $14,699 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Mt San Antonio College
Grad rate: 39.6% |
CA | -$249,997 | $30,104 | $12,077 | 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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