College ROI Rankings
Purely data-driven rankings. No reputation scoring, no subjectivity. Every ranking is based on quantifiable financial outcomes from Department of Education data.
Core Rankings
Best ROI Overall
Top 50 schools by total ROI score
50 schools ranked
Best ROI: Private Universities
Top private schools by financial return
50 schools ranked
Best ROI: Public Universities
Top public schools by financial return
50 schools ranked
Best ROI: Small Schools
Top small schools (under 5,000 students)
50 schools ranked
Best ROI: Under $20K/Year
Best value for net price under $20,000
50 schools ranked
Best ROI: Under $30K/Year
Best value for net price under $30,000
50 schools ranked
Worst ROI
Schools with the weakest financial returns
50 schools ranked
Most Underrated
High ROI + low brand recognition
Hidden gems the data reveals
Best ROI by State
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Best ROI by Major
Business Administration, Management, and Operations1358 schools
$47,750Psychology1035 schools
$34,050Biology913 schools
$34,773Registered Nursing846 schools
$76,181Computer and Information Sciences816 schools
$69,645Teacher Education775 schools
$42,082Accounting774 schools
$56,861Fine and Studio Arts745 schools
$30,897Communication and Media Studies657 schools
$36,079Kinesiology and Exercise Science624 schools
$34,408Criminal Justice and Corrections616 schools
$39,338International Relations591 schools
$39,341English Language and Literature580 schools
$33,284Marketing525 schools
$46,385Sociology483 schools
$37,138History475 schools
$35,479Liberal Arts and Sciences470 schools
$39,670Finance and Financial Management453 schools
$56,841Social Work433 schools
$40,062Economics390 schools
$55,645