Best Visual and Performing Arts, 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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$283,815
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$67,825
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
New York University
Grad rate: 87.8% |
NY | -$66,642 | $46,580 | $79,121 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Berklee College of Music
Grad rate: 67.5% |
MA | -$78,728 | $45,051 | $69,874 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 | Goddard College | VT | -$297,026 | $30,775 | $36,263 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Columbia University in the City of New York
Grad rate: 95.1% |
NY | -$692,864 | $15,961 | $86,042 | 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, Other Degrees by State
Browse Visual and Performing Arts, Other programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.