Best Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$137,484
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,372
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Grad rate: 68.5% |
WA | -$131,664 | $37,863 | $24,462 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
WA | -$143,304 | $37,863 | $30,282 | 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.
Find Best Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis Degrees by State
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