Best Social Sciences, General 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
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$14,312
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$44,820
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California State University-San Bernardino
Grad rate: 54.5% |
CA | +$336,980 | $60,540 | $16,910 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Boston University
Grad rate: 89.5% |
MA | +$211,132 | $60,826 | $82,694 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Chicago
Grad rate: 95.2% |
IL | -$54,472 | $47,962 | $86,856 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Grad rate: 55.7% |
FL | -$91,454 | $39,832 | $24,047 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Bellevue University
Grad rate: 49.2% |
NE | -$145,130 | $38,075 | $33,315 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Grambling State University
Grad rate: 34.5% |
LA | -$171,180 | $35,951 | $25,100 | 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.
Find Best Social Sciences, General Degrees by State
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