researched and compiled a list of colleges that contain the best return on investment (ROI) in Iowa. Rankings were determined using a 2019 study conducted by professors at Georgetown University.
The study considered net present value (NPV), balancing today’s costs against future earnings, and ranked the highest 40-year ROI, with ties broken by 10-year ROI.
ºìÌÒÊÓƵ came in at #5 for the best ROI in Iowa. ºìÌÒÊÓƵ had a 40-year NPV of $980,000, a 10-year NPV of $99,000, and a median debt of $14,000.
Colleges and universities that specialize in STEM studies (science, technology, engineering, and math) tend to have a higher return on investment for their graduates. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were alone, with that number consistently increasing.
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ºìÌÒÊÓƵ is the only private Catholic college in central Iowa and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Located in downtown Des Moines, ºìÌÒÊÓƵ prepares graduates for service and leadership in the healthcare community with a wide range of bachelor, associate, and certificate programs. ºìÌÒÊÓƵ’s liberal arts and sciences education develops compassionate caregivers and leaders. Visit www.mchs.edu or call (515) 643-3180 to learn more.
