Introduction: More and more students and parents are beginning to question whether it is worthwhile to go to college. Since the tuition and fees of some universities add up to 60,000 dollars per year, families who want to know the short-term and long-term value of a degree can turn to the 20 19 research report of Georgetown University Education and Labor Center, which lists the return on investment of thousands of universities. In the long run, universities that award bachelor's degrees have the highest returns, while in the short run, community colleges and certificate courses have better returns. The following table lists the 20 four-year universities with the highest net present value in 40 years-this is the value of a future fund determined by CEW researchers today-and the ranking categories of US News and World Report. It only includes the best universities and the best liberal arts colleges in the country selected by American news. The former type of institution is devoted to research, and besides master's and doctor's degrees, it also provides undergraduate professional courses.
Columbia University-Columbia University (National University)
In the long run, the researchers calculated that after 40 years, the return on investment of a degree from Columbia University in new york was $65,438+$7690. According to the data of American news, by the academic year of 20 19-2020, the tuition and fees of this private university will be as high as $665,438+0,850, making it the most expensive university in the United States. In 20 18, the average total debt of graduates who borrowed money to pay tuition fees was $27,908. However, the data from Georgetown University show that in the long run, the degree obtained from this university is worthwhile.
Rank of American National University of Journalism: 3 (tied)
Yale University-Yale University (National University)
According to Georgetown University researchers, students with a bachelor's degree from Yale University in Connecticut have the opportunity to realize a return on investment of $654.38+$7770 after 40 years. During the period from 20 19 to 2020, the school's tuition and fees exceeded $55,000, while the average total debt of students who graduated from 20 14575 was 14575.
American News National University Ranking:? 3 (tied)
Colorado school of mines-colorado school of mines (National University)
Although Colorado University of Mining and Technology ranks worse than other universities in US News and World Report, it is also one of the schools with the highest return on investment among thousands of universities evaluated by Georgetown University researchers. After 40 years, the net present value of bachelor's degree in this public school is $654.38+$7940. 20 19-2020, the tuition and miscellaneous fees of students in this state are $65,438+$09,062, and those in other states are $39,762. The average total debt of students who graduated from 20 18 is $32,482.
Rank of American National University of Journalism: 84 (tied)
California Institute of Technology (National University)
The net present value of a degree in California Institute of Technology after 40 years is $65,438+0,865,438+0,000. During the period from 20 19 to 2020, the tuition and miscellaneous fees of California Institute of Technology were * * * 54,600 dollars, and the average total debt of the borrowers of student loans in 20 18 was 16337 dollars. Nevertheless, it is worth investing in education in the long run.
Rank of American National University of Journalism: 12 (tied)
University of Pennsylvania-University of Pennsylvania (National University)
According to the report of Georgetown University, the net present value of the degree of the University of Pennsylvania after 40 years is $654.38+$8320. This private university offers a wide range of majors. The total amount of tuition and miscellaneous fees from 2019 to 2020 is $57,770, and the average debt of the graduating class from 20 18 is $22 103.
Rank of American National University of Journalism: 6 (tied)
-Stevens Institute of Technology (National University)
Although the ranking of Stevens Institute of Technology in U.S. News and World Report is not as high as that of other listed institutions, in the long run, its educational value is still high. The net present value of this bachelor's degree from the University of New Jersey after 40 years is $654.38 +0.833 million. During the period from 20 19 to 2020, the cost of tuition and miscellaneous fees for students is $540 14, while the average total debt of borrowers in the graduating class of 20 18 is $40,588.
American News National University Ranking:? 74 (tie)
Georgetown University-Georgetown University (National University)
The net present value of Georgetown University's bachelor's degree after 40 years is $65,438+0,950,000. This higher education institution in Washington, D.C. offers a range of professional choices, including business studies, foreign languages and biological sciences. The tuition and fees listed by this institution for 20 19-2020 are $56058. Among the graduates who borrowed student loans in 20 18, the average total debt was $25,726.
American journalism international university ranking: 24
Harvard University-Harvard University (National University)
Harvard University in Massachusetts performed well in the ranking of American news universities and the evaluation of long-term return on investment by Georgetown University researchers. The net present value of the degree in this university after 40 years is 1 967,000 US dollars, which is close to 2 million US dollars. 20 19-2020 tuition and miscellaneous fees are $5 1925, and the average total debt of student loan borrowers in 20 18 years is $ 13372.
American News National University Ranking: 2
Stanford University-Stanford University (National University)
The long-term investment return of a degree at Stanford University in California is as high as several million dollars, and the net present value after 40 years is 2.068 million dollars. From 20 19 to the school year of 2020, the tuition and fees are 53,529 dollars. Although almost half of full-time undergraduates have received some kind of needs-based grants, the average total debt of the 20 18 graduating class still reaches $265,438+0,348.
Rank of American National University of Journalism: 6 (tied)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (National University)
Researchers at Georgetown University say that MIT has the highest long-term return on investment among American universities listed in US News and World Report. The net present value after 40 years of MIT degree is $2.273 million. 20/kloc-from 0/9 to 2020, the tuition and fees of MIT will be $53,790. The average debt of the graduating class of 20 18 is $22,696.
Rank of American National University of Journalism: 3 (tied)
Trinity College, Trinity College (National College of Arts and Sciences)
A study by Georgetown University found that the long-term return on investment of a degree from Trinity College in Connecticut after 40 years is $654.38+$335,000. This American college of arts and sciences also has a campus in Rome, Italy, with tuition and fees of $59,050 from 2065,438+09 to 2020. The average total debt of the graduating class of 20 18 is $30,893, of which 44% students borrowed money to go to college.
American News National College of Arts and Sciences Rank: 46 (tied)
-Amherst College (National College of Arts and Sciences)
As a member of Five College Consortium, those who hold a bachelor's degree from Amherst College will get a return on investment of $654.38+$3430 after 40 years. During the period of 20 19-2020, Amherst College's tuition and fees were $58,640, while the average total debt of the graduating class of 20 18 was $65,438+03,710.
American News National Academy of Arts and Sciences Rank: 2
Bowdoin College-Bowdoin College (National College of Arts and Sciences)
According to the report of Georgetown University, the net present value of students who graduated from Bowdoin College after 40 years is $654.38+$3500. Bowdoin College, located in Brunswick, Maine, is a small university located in the suburbs. The tuition and fees for 20 19-2020 are $56350. In the graduating class of 20 18, 27% students borrowed money to go to college, with an average total debt of $25,482.
American News National Academy of Arts and Sciences Rank: 6
-Virginia Military Institute (National College of Arts and Sciences)
From the research results, it can be found that many schools with the highest long-term return are private universities, but the net present value of the degree obtained by the public university of Virginia Military Institute after 40 years is 1.375 million dollars. Virginia Military College is the oldest state military college in the United States, and its tuition will be $65,438+$0,965,438+$0,654,38+$0.8 for in-state students and $45,962 for out-of-state students from 2065,438 to 2020. 20 18 borrowers' average total debt is $3 1893.
American News National College of Arts and Sciences Rank: 72 (tied)
Lafayette College-Lafayette College (National College of Arts and Sciences)
According to Georgetown researchers' calculation, the net present value of Lafayette College after 40 years is $654.38+$409 million. Meanwhile, the tuition and fees collected by Lafayette College during 20 19-2020 are $55,002. 20 18 borrowers' average total liabilities are $263,465,438 +0.
American News National College of Arts and Sciences Rank: 39 (tied)
Bucknell University-Bucknell University (National College of Arts and Sciences)
Bucknell University is located in Fort Lewis, Pennsylvania. According to the report of Georgetown University, the return on investment after 40 years is $65,438+0,465,438+0.7 million. The tuition and fees of this rural college of arts and sciences during 20 19-2020 are $58 196. Nearly half of the students in this school borrowed money in college, and the average total debt of the 20 18 graduating class was $365438+$0087.
American News National College of Arts and Sciences Rank: 35 (tied)
College of the holy cross-college of the holy cross (National College of Arts and Sciences)
According to the report of Georgetown University, in the long run, the current net value of degrees in college of the holy cross, Massachusetts is $65,438+$0,426,5438+$0,000. This suburban university collected $54,740 in tuition and fees from 2065,438+09 to 2020, while the borrowers of the graduating class in 2065,438+08 assumed an average debt of $25,260.
American News National College of Arts and Sciences Rank: 27 (tied)
Claremont McKenna College-Claremont McKenna College (National College of Arts and Sciences)
He holds a degree from McKenna College in Claremont, California. After 40 years, the return on degree investment is 1.565438+6000 USD. The college is part of the Claremont College Alliance, so students can take classes in any member institution. From 2065,438+09 to 2020, the tuition fee of McKenna College in Clemente-Clemente-Clemente was $56,475, while the average total debt of the graduating class in 2065,438+08 was $65,438+09,355.
American News National College of Arts and Sciences Rank: 7 (tied)
Washington and Li Daxue-Washington and Li Daxue (National Academy of Arts and Sciences)
Forty years later, the net present value of degrees in Washington, D.C. and Li Daxue, Virginia is $654.38+$578,000, which is the second highest in the long-term return ranking of liberal arts colleges. During 20 19-2020, this university charged students 54,830 USD for tuition and fees. Although almost half of the students received financial assistance according to their needs, the average total debt of the graduating class of 20 1758 was $2 1758.
American News National College of Arts and Sciences Ranking: 10
-Harvey Mudd College (National Academy of Arts and Sciences)
Among the liberal arts colleges, Harvey Mudd College has the highest return on investment. The degree education of this California University mainly emphasizes mathematics, science and engineering, but it also offers a series of other majors. After 40 years, the net present value of this degree is 65,438+0,8565,438+0,000 USD. Tuition and miscellaneous fees in 20 19-2020 are $58,660, and the average debt of student loan borrowers in 20 18 is $3 1594.
American News National College of Arts and Sciences Rank: 23 (tied)