Best Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 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
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$239,069
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$62,181
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Northwestern University
Grad rate: 96.2% |
IL | +$762,092 | $88,885 | $87,804 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Gonzaga University
Grad rate: 87.5% |
WA | +$336,600 | $65,759 | $69,290 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
New York University
Grad rate: 87.8% |
NY | +$276,838 | $63,754 | $79,121 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Bowie State University
Grad rate: 39.1% |
MD | +$218,776 | $55,369 | $24,302 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Drexel University
Grad rate: 77.6% |
PA | +$92,906 | $54,162 | $75,167 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Georgia Southern University
Grad rate: 52.4% |
GA | +$78,354 | $48,374 | $24,563 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
University of Denver
Grad rate: 77.7% |
CO | -$92,080 | $44,898 | $75,020 | 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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