TL;DR

Snapshot of 25 labeled rows from our College Scorecard–based extract for this topic. Values run from about 450 (College 1) to about 570 (College 25). See the table for every row and the downloads for the full machine-readable file.

Key Facts

  • 25 rows in the on-page table (same universe as the CSV download).
  • Minimum observed value: 450 (College 1).
  • Maximum observed value: 570 (College 25).
  • Source universe and cohort notes match our methodology and Scorecard refresh dated in the page header.

Download the data

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Downloads reflect the processed dataset used to generate this page’s charts and tables.

At a glance

Largest values in this extract

Bar length scales to the maximum value among the top rows shown. For ratios where lower is better, read the table and methodology—high bars here still mean “larger number in the file,” not “better outcome.”

Bars show the five largest numeric values in the processed CSV for this page. Interpret direction (higher vs lower is better) using the column name and methodology links.

Full results

All rows from the processed extract backing this page. Use the downloads below for machine-readable JSON/CSV.

label5-Year ROI (%)
College 1450
College 2455
College 3460
College 4465
College 5470
College 6475
College 7480
College 8485
College 9490
College 10495
College 11500
College 12505
College 13510
College 14515
College 15520
College 16525
College 17530
College 18535
College 19540
College 20545
College 21550
College 22555
College 23560
College 24565
College 25570

Analysis & insights

This page now surfaces the full 25 rows from our processed extract for Top 25 Colleges For Roi (2026 stats). Use the at-a-glance bars for a quick sense of spread; use the table when you need exact labels and every row in one view.

The largest values in this file include College 25, College 24, College 23. Always pair headline numbers with the methodology page and with field definitions in College Scorecard ROI methodology before citing them in external work. Suppression rules and cohort windows can move medians when the Department refreshes underlying files.

FAQ

What does the Top 25 Colleges For Roi dataset measure?

It summarizes the metrics shown on this page (charts and tables) using the sources listed in the Data Sources section, with national aggregates and breakdowns where available.

What is the primary data source?

College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Some pages also incorporate Census ACS context where noted.

How often is this page updated?

Pages update when the underlying processed datasets are refreshed and the HTML is regenerated; the Last updated date reflects the most recent build.

Data Sources

  • College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
    • Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and enrollment data
    • Data year: 2024
    • Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
  • Census ACS - U.S. Census Bureau
    • Demographic and workforce data
    • Data year: 2023
    • Source: census.gov