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
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
$42,082Browse All 1,665 Schools
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