Best Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Degrees in Vermont by ROI
Colleges in Vermont 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 Vermont
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$21,501
Across Vermont programs
Average Annual Cost
$50,680
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goddard College | +$48,134 | $48,033 | $36,263 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Norwich University
Grad rate: 61.1% |
-$91,136 | $43,953 | $65,098 | 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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