Best Real Estate Development 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
+$963,910
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$58,292
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Southern California
Grad rate: 92.2% |
CA | +$1,506,324 | $125,784 | $84,678 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Columbia University in the City of New York
Grad rate: 95.1% |
NY | +$1,211,236 | $111,166 | $86,042 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Auburn University
Grad rate: 80.0% |
AL | +$578,476 | $74,364 | $34,402 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Grad rate: 67.4% |
AZ | +$559,606 | $72,785 | $28,047 | 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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