Location: Mt. Vernon, Georgia
To say, Mt. Vernon, the location of this school in Georgia, is a college town is an understatement.
Although it’s also a small town of around 2,500 people – and half of them attend this school. If that doesn’t turn you off, maybe the -$92,000 ROI will.
Kalamazoo College
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Ten years after entry into Kalamazoo, 82% of students who graduate will find themselves earning around $48,700.
When you compare that to the average yearly tuition of $48, 516, it seems like the ROI on this program is less-than-desirable.
The University of Maine at Machias
Location: Machias, Maine
This Northern school’s acronym spells “umm,” which probably isn’t a great sign, nor is the 31% graduation rate.
But maybe it saves some people from having to drop nearly $125,000 for a degree for a return on investment of around -$70,000.
Crown College
Location: Bonifacius, Minnesota
You could choose a much worse school than Crown College in Minnesota, that’s for sure, but they also aren’t without their issues. Take for instance the average salary of an alum who’s been out of school for six years: $35,000.
That may be a good starting salary, but for someone who’s had a degree and been working for several years in their professional field, it’s not terrific. The good news is, Crown College accepts over 55% of applicants, and they offer some pretty good online programs.
Scripps College
Location: Claremont, California Buyer beware before you throw your money at a degree from Scripps College in California. Their median salary of around $54,000 at 10 years after entry doesn’t seem so bad.
At least, not until you compare it to the $55,000 average cost to attend.