Best Computer Software and Media Applications 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
9
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$729,670
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$49,141
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Grad rate: 95.3% |
VA | +$1,598,316 | $125,729 | $38,132 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Grad rate: 84.6% |
NC | +$1,558,174 | $122,470 | $25,613 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
DePaul University
Grad rate: 69.7% |
IL | +$883,226 | $92,108 | $59,467 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Pace University
Grad rate: 61.4% |
NY | +$745,516 | $86,085 | $68,092 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Utah
Grad rate: 64.2% |
UT | +$465,962 | $67,478 | $21,799 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
New York University
Grad rate: 87.8% |
NY | +$456,938 | $72,759 | $79,121 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Academy of Art University
Grad rate: 42.4% |
CA | +$446,130 | $69,026 | $47,195 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Full Sail University
Grad rate: 45.0% |
FL | +$267,232 | $59,343 | $39,814 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Duquesne University
Grad rate: 76.6% |
PA | +$145,536 | $55,581 | $63,042 | 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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