Best Educational/Instructional Media Design 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
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$380,419
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,966
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capella University | MN | +$882,564 | $90,534 | $22,029 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Grad rate: 18.7% |
AZ | +$630,064 | $77,393 | $19,449 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Valdosta State University
Grad rate: 41.1% |
GA | +$318,472 | $61,964 | $20,202 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Kennesaw State University
Grad rate: 47.2% |
GA | +$317,828 | $62,815 | $24,618 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
East Carolina University
Grad rate: 63.6% |
NC | +$166,484 | $55,062 | $23,689 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Full Sail University
Grad rate: 45.0% |
FL | -$32,896 | $48,318 | $39,814 | 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/Instructional Media Design Degrees by State
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