Best Business/Commerce, 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$764,588
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,091
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Maryland Global Campus
Grad rate: 23.6% |
MD | +$1,232,120 | $107,564 | $19,790 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Capella University | MN | +$988,924 | $95,852 | $22,029 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Jacksonville University
Grad rate: 55.1% |
FL | +$529,644 | $80,765 | $61,414 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Ball State University
Grad rate: 63.6% |
IN | +$307,664 | $62,410 | $25,134 | 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 Business/Commerce, General Degrees by State
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