Best Sustainability Studies 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
+$460,530
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$51,153
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presidio Graduate School | CA | +$847,440 | $84,372 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Columbia University in the City of New York
Grad rate: 95.1% |
NY | +$645,756 | $82,892 | $86,042 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
CUNY City College
Grad rate: 56.6% |
NY | +$630,072 | $74,855 | $13,514 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
The New School
Grad rate: 70.2% |
NY | +$185,486 | $59,550 | $82,757 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of South Florida
Grad rate: 74.4% |
FL | -$6,102 | $43,925 | $22,301 | 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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