Is getting a bachelor's degree still worth the cost?
Payscale, a salary data provider, answered this question by comparing the average cost of education to predicted income over 30 years for graduates at 1,060 schools in the United States.
It turns out that most schools are good investments — though Payscale economist Katie Bardaro warns that students should consider individually whether college is worth it for their intended career.
At around 3% of the schools, however, the return on investment over 30 years is negative, due to some combination of high tuition and low graduate pay. We've highlighted the worst of those schools here.
12. Lakeland College
Located in Plymouth, WI.
School type: private
Cost (2012): $132,400
30-year net ROI: -$51,300
Source: Payscale
11. Shaw University
Located in Raleigh, N.C.
School type: private
Cost (2012): $110,700
30-year net ROI: -$56,500
Source: Payscale
11. Medaille College
Located in Buffalo, New York
School type: private
Cost (2012): $139,700
30-year net ROI: -$60,400
Source: Payscale
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