Best Public Policy Analysis 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
+$589,420
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$83,760
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Harvard University
Grad rate: 97.5% |
MA | +$939,292 | $105,533 | $82,842 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Southern California
Grad rate: 92.2% |
CA | +$239,548 | $70,913 | $84,678 | 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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