Best Education, 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
+$48,303
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,448
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northcentral University | CA | +$150,600 | $49,530 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Western Governors University
Grad rate: 50.6% |
UT | +$33,176 | $44,382 | $14,464 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Grad rate: 49.6% |
WI | +$31,846 | $44,701 | $22,174 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Grad rate: 84.0% |
PA | -$22,407 | $42,715 | $36,707 | 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 Education, General Degrees by State
Browse Education, General programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.