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Shermann

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6. The ROI of a degree in demand is similar to investing in an S&P index fund.

Reply to GreatGazoo (Reply #4)

Sun Nov 30, 2025, 05:36 PM

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Call it 9-10% annually over the long term. Strictly financially speaking, they are similar that way. That said, the degree has some serious up-front advantages. You get an education and will then likely work in a field of your choice. On the other hand, that ROI stops the moment you quit working. The S&P index fund keep compounding forever!

Some degrees do a little better, some MUCH worse.

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