Best Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$387,043
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$35,615
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Clarkson College
Grad rate: 73.6% |
NE | +$1,178,532 | $105,719 | $23,962 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Indiana University-Bloomington
Grad rate: 81.2% |
IN | +$815,756 | $88,260 | $27,361 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Emporia State University
Grad rate: 53.0% |
KS | +$23,452 | $47,278 | $20,527 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Florida Atlantic University
Grad rate: 63.2% |
FL | +$21,224 | $47,272 | $21,054 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Wesleyan University
Grad rate: 92.4% |
CT | -$103,748 | $53,847 | $85,172 | 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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