Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Massachusetts by ROI
Colleges in Massachusetts ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Massachusetts
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,738,978
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$80,601
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$2,643,960 | $182,183 | $79,850 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | +$1,367,840 | $110,392 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Northeastern University
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$1,205,134 | $110,392 | $81,353 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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