Best Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research 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
+$296,893
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,823
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Illinois Chicago
Grad rate: 60.9% |
IL | +$367,844 | $63,092 | $26,998 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of California-Santa Cruz
Grad rate: 75.7% |
CA | +$225,942 | $57,162 | $38,649 | 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 Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Degrees by State
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