Best Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,901,326
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$81,006
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Stanford University
Grad rate: 94.0% |
CA | +$2,302,312 | $173,548 | $82,162 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Grad rate: 95.5% |
MA | +$1,500,340 | $132,987 | $79,850 | 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 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Degrees by State
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