Best Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 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
10
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$667,799
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,862
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
George Mason University
Grad rate: 69.9% |
VA | +$1,219,336 | $105,664 | $26,972 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Grad rate: 57.9% |
NC | +$818,204 | $84,873 | $19,628 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
DeVry University-Arizona
Grad rate: 31.4% |
AZ | +$617,700 | $72,885 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
DeVry University-Florida
Grad rate: 22.5% |
FL | +$617,700 | $72,885 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 | DeVry University-Nevada | NV | +$617,700 | $72,885 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
DeVry University-Ohio
Grad rate: 31.5% |
OH | +$617,700 | $72,885 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 | DeVry University-Virginia | VA | +$550,588 | $72,885 | $33,556 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
DeVry University-Illinois
Grad rate: 40.1% |
IL | +$541,660 | $72,885 | $38,020 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
DeVry University-Georgia
Grad rate: 19.4% |
GA | +$538,988 | $72,885 | $39,356 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
DeVry University-California
Grad rate: 18.2% |
CA | +$538,414 | $72,885 | $39,643 | 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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