Best Social Sciences, Other 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
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$18,426
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$49,437
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Columbia University in the City of New York
Grad rate: 95.1% |
NY | +$388,776 | $70,043 | $86,042 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Azusa Pacific University
Grad rate: 62.8% |
CA | +$20,210 | $48,484 | $54,735 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Columbus State University
Grad rate: 42.6% |
GA | -$18,206 | $43,085 | $19,953 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 | Capella University | MN | -$105,498 | $38,928 | $22,029 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Clark University
Grad rate: 76.7% |
MA | -$193,152 | $38,785 | $64,426 | 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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