Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$78,676
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$55,937
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$113,146 | $51,328 | $36,707 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Drexel University
Grad rate: 77.6% |
+$44,206 | $51,727 | $75,167 | 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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