Best College ROI Bargain: University of Connecticut

Storrs, Conn.

The Stats:
National ROI Rank: 122
30-Year Net Return on Investment: $680,800
30-Year Net Return for Graduates: $895,800
Annualized Net ROI: 11.7 percent

The Basics:
School Type: Public
Applicants Admitted: 50 percent
Most Popular Majors: Social Sciences (15 percent), Business/Marketing (14 percent), Health Professions (9 percent)
Total Cost: $99,350 in-state, $165,500 out-of-state
Annual Tuition and Fees: $10,416 in-state, $26,880 out-of-state
Average Financial Aid Package: $12,930
Graduation Rate: 76 percent

The Benchmarks:
Total Cost (all schools): $124,328
30-Year Net Return on Investment (all schools): $393,574
Annualized ROI (all schools): 9.0 percent