Best Biological and Physical Sciences 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
+$842,025
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,626
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rutgers University-Newark
Grad rate: 66.9% |
NJ | +$1,146,262 | $102,688 | $33,749 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rutgers University-Camden
Grad rate: 65.7% |
NJ | +$1,146,136 | $102,688 | $33,812 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Grad rate: 84.7% |
NJ | +$1,143,296 | $102,688 | $35,232 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 | Keck Graduate Institute | CA | +$917,840 | $87,892 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Grad rate: 43.9% |
CO | -$143,406 | $37,201 | $23,713 | 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.
Find Best Biological and Physical Sciences Degrees by State
Browse Biological and Physical Sciences programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.