Best Education, General Degrees in Pennsylvania by ROI
Colleges in Pennsylvania ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Pennsylvania
9
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$144,876
Across Pennsylvania programs
Average Annual Cost
$53,198
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
La Salle University
Grad rate: 59.8% |
+$223,788 | $57,694 | $45,046 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Cabrini University
Grad rate: 50.5% |
+$218,332 | $57,893 | $49,764 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Temple University
Grad rate: 76.3% |
+$190,382 | $55,499 | $39,799 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Wilkes University
Grad rate: 59.8% |
+$179,948 | $56,693 | $56,956 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 96.5% |
+$167,724 | $58,960 | $85,738 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Misericordia University
Grad rate: 72.0% |
+$108,474 | $52,526 | $51,023 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Saint Francis University
Grad rate: 72.2% |
+$99,150 | $52,709 | $57,515 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Cedar Crest College
Grad rate: 60.2% |
+$61,580 | $50,703 | $56,240 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$54,506 | $48,396 | $36,707 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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