Best Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies 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
+$36,564
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,233
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
San Francisco State University
Grad rate: 52.2% |
CA | +$110,324 | $50,042 | $25,258 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Northeastern Illinois University
Grad rate: 17.7% |
IL | -$37,196 | $42,861 | $27,208 | 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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