Best Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management 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
25
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$982,102
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$40,811
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New York University
Grad rate: 87.8% |
NY | +$1,514,558 | $125,640 | $79,121 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dakota State University
Grad rate: 49.0% |
SD | +$1,465,206 | $117,705 | $24,447 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Grad rate: 68.5% |
WA | +$1,421,096 | $115,501 | $24,462 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
Grad rate: 58.5% |
WA | +$1,420,964 | $115,501 | $24,528 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
WA | +$1,409,456 | $115,501 | $30,282 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Western Governors University
Grad rate: 50.6% |
UT | +$1,369,632 | $111,928 | $14,464 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Georgetown University
Grad rate: 95.0% |
DC | +$1,289,828 | $114,961 | $84,696 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Our Lady of the Lake University
Grad rate: 40.9% |
TX | +$1,164,646 | $104,446 | $42,137 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
DePaul University
Grad rate: 69.7% |
IL | +$1,144,346 | $105,164 | $59,467 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
University of Dallas
Grad rate: 69.9% |
TX | +$1,102,316 | $103,591 | $64,752 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Carnegie Mellon University
Grad rate: 92.0% |
PA | +$1,085,212 | $104,312 | $80,514 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
University of Maryland Global Campus
Grad rate: 23.6% |
MD | +$1,066,280 | $97,293 | $19,790 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
National University
Grad rate: 44.0% |
CA | +$972,288 | $94,326 | $37,116 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Temple University
Grad rate: 76.3% |
PA | +$953,262 | $93,643 | $39,799 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Washington University in St Louis
Grad rate: 94.1% |
MO | +$930,348 | $96,865 | $83,476 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Lewis University
Grad rate: 62.4% |
IL | +$875,254 | $90,347 | $45,843 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 17 | Capella University | MN | +$843,742 | $86,390 | $22,029 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Savannah College of Art and Design
Grad rate: 71.5% |
GA | +$838,200 | $89,877 | $59,670 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
American Public University System
Grad rate: 54.3% |
WV | +$818,844 | $84,578 | $16,358 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Bellevue University
Grad rate: 49.2% |
NE | +$756,650 | $83,164 | $33,315 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Davenport University
Grad rate: 49.8% |
MI | +$727,432 | $81,958 | $35,864 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Mercy University
Grad rate: 47.6% |
NY | +$650,038 | $77,741 | $32,391 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Sullivan University
Grad rate: 28.8% |
KY | +$560,880 | $73,154 | $31,100 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Grad rate: 18.6% |
CO | +$232,892 | $55,814 | $21,694 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Juan
Grad rate: 26.1% |
PR | -$60,806 | $40,258 | $12,983 | 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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