Best Research and Experimental Psychology 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
+$810,473
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,327
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Grad rate: 93.2% |
MI | +$1,067,340 | $102,036 | $33,345 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | CUNY Graduate School and University Center | NY | +$708,980 | $77,449 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
CUNY Hunter College
Grad rate: 58.7% |
NY | +$655,100 | $77,417 | $13,310 | 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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