Best Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Degrees in New Jersey by ROI
Colleges in New Jersey ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in New Jersey
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$271,611
Across New Jersey programs
Average Annual Cost
$34,264
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rutgers University-Newark
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$272,642 | $59,007 | $33,749 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rutgers University-Camden
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$272,516 | $59,007 | $33,812 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Grad rate: 84.7% |
+$269,676 | $59,007 | $35,232 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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