Best Visual and Performing Arts, 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$91,741
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$50,553
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The New School
Grad rate: 70.2% |
NY | +$441,826 | $72,367 | $82,757 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Columbus College of Art & Design
Grad rate: 60.6% |
OH | -$203,102 | $37,103 | $52,581 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of California-San Diego
Grad rate: 87.7% |
CA | -$286,130 | $31,326 | $36,325 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Regent University
Grad rate: 54.3% |
VA | -$319,560 | $29,077 | $30,550 | 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 Visual and Performing Arts, General Degrees by State
Browse Visual and Performing Arts, General programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.