Best Legal Professions and Studies, Other 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
+$1,006,102
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$84,219
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Southern California
Grad rate: 92.2% |
CA | +$1,627,888 | $140,330 | $84,678 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Tulane University of Louisiana
Grad rate: 88.2% |
LA | +$384,316 | $77,968 | $83,761 | 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.
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