Best International and Comparative Education 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
+$204,806
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$78,372
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teachers College at Columbia University | NY | +$276,440 | $55,822 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
American University
Grad rate: 79.0% |
DC | +$245,422 | $61,426 | $71,549 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Harvard University
Grad rate: 97.5% |
MA | +$167,076 | $58,638 | $82,842 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
George Washington University
Grad rate: 85.0% |
DC | +$130,286 | $56,587 | $80,727 | 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 International and Comparative Education Degrees by State
Browse International and Comparative Education programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.