Best Publishing 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
+$51,033
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$76,273
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
George Washington University
Grad rate: 85.0% |
DC | +$323,806 | $66,263 | $80,727 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
New York University
Grad rate: 87.8% |
NY | -$10,222 | $49,401 | $79,121 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Emerson College
Grad rate: 78.2% |
MA | -$19,746 | $48,728 | $77,153 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Pace University
Grad rate: 61.4% |
NY | -$89,704 | $44,324 | $68,092 | 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 Publishing Degrees by State
Browse Publishing programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.