Best Information Science/Studies Degrees in Massachusetts by ROI
Colleges in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,181,968
Across Massachusetts programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,023
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northeastern University Professional Programs | +$1,243,920 | $104,196 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Boston University
Grad rate: 89.5% |
+$1,220,772 | $111,308 | $82,694 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Northeastern University
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$1,081,214 | $104,196 | $81,353 | 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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