Best Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology 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
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$271,512
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$42,123
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Grad rate: 71.8% |
OH | +$459,707 | $67,707 | $28,783 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
American International College
Grad rate: 39.8% |
MA | +$83,317 | $48,939 | $55,463 | 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 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology Degrees by State
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