Best Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$135,809
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,739
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capella University | MN | +$391,664 | $65,989 | $22,029 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Erikson Institute | IL | +$109,200 | $47,460 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Grad rate: 18.7% |
AZ | -$93,436 | $41,218 | $19,449 | 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 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Degrees by State
Browse Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.