Best Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research 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
+$657,888
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,299
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Texas Tech University
Grad rate: 67.1% |
TX | +$1,165,052 | $105,747 | $27,472 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | A T Still University of Health Sciences | MO | +$744,380 | $79,219 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Kentucky
Grad rate: 69.3% |
KY | +$598,836 | $78,400 | $32,291 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Ball State University
Grad rate: 63.6% |
IN | +$123,284 | $53,191 | $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 Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Degrees by State
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