Best Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate) 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$64,173
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,856
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
American Public University System
Grad rate: 54.3% |
WV | +$381,964 | $62,734 | $16,358 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Webster University
Grad rate: 60.0% |
MO | -$26,956 | $45,574 | $49,218 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Purdue University Global
Grad rate: 30.4% |
IN | -$162,488 | $35,675 | $17,994 | 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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