Best Psychology, Other 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
9
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$80,349
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$41,013
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Westfield State University
Grad rate: 57.4% |
MA | +$365,770 | $62,932 | $26,435 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Russell Sage College
Grad rate: 67.2% |
NY | +$217,688 | $57,983 | $50,986 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of South Florida
Grad rate: 74.4% |
FL | +$133,018 | $50,881 | $22,301 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Denver
Grad rate: 77.7% |
CO | +$115,440 | $55,274 | $75,020 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Sacred Heart University
Grad rate: 73.7% |
CT | +$72,202 | $52,277 | $66,669 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 | Capella University | MN | +$64,382 | $47,422 | $22,029 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Grand Canyon University
Grad rate: 44.0% |
AZ | -$34,046 | $43,447 | $31,493 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Azusa Pacific University
Grad rate: 62.8% |
CA | -$42,470 | $45,350 | $54,735 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
University of Phoenix-Arizona
Grad rate: 18.7% |
AZ | -$168,838 | $35,503 | $19,449 | 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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