Best Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 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
+$278,193
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$51,134
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teachers College at Columbia University | NY | +$449,520 | $64,476 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Colorado Boulder
Grad rate: 74.9% |
CO | +$266,868 | $58,690 | $33,466 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Grad rate: 84.8% |
IL | +$254,652 | $57,946 | $32,134 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Northwestern University
Grad rate: 96.2% |
IL | +$141,732 | $57,867 | $87,804 | 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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