Best Research and Experimental Psychology 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
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$301,511
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$41,454
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alliant International University-San Diego
Grad rate: 17.1% |
CA | +$1,242,940 | $104,147 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Teachers College at Columbia University | NY | +$1,013,320 | $92,666 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
New York University
Grad rate: 87.8% |
NY | +$248,858 | $62,355 | $79,121 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
The University of Texas at Dallas
Grad rate: 70.2% |
TX | +$960 | $44,869 | $28,210 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Bay Path University
Grad rate: 51.8% |
MA | -$61,628 | $43,625 | $47,064 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 | Capella University | MN | -$138,798 | $37,263 | $22,029 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
William Carey University
Grad rate: 41.3% |
MS | -$195,072 | $35,331 | $30,846 | 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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