Best Marketing 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
+$397,920
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$41,030
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 | +$1,768,908 | $147,381 | $84,678 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
East Carolina University
Grad rate: 63.6% |
NC | +$384,704 | $65,973 | $23,689 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Grad rate: 18.7% |
AZ | +$40,364 | $47,908 | $19,449 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Full Sail University
Grad rate: 45.0% |
FL | -$60,196 | $46,953 | $39,814 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Southern New Hampshire University
Grad rate: 43.2% |
NH | -$144,176 | $42,296 | $37,524 | 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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