Best Gerontology 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$69,542
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$45,584
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Massachusetts-Boston
Grad rate: 51.1% |
MA | +$243,184 | $57,129 | $29,698 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Capella University | MN | +$98,042 | $49,105 | $22,029 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Southern California
Grad rate: 92.2% |
CA | -$12,296 | $49,853 | $84,678 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Brenau University
Grad rate: 39.1% |
GA | -$50,762 | $44,055 | $45,931 | 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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