3. Maine College of Art (Maine)
New England has a bustling art crowd and is popular for its educational resources, particularly at MECA (Maine College of Art). Many young artists looking to refine their craft and take their studio art to new heights, while completing a four-year qualification.
Maine College Of Art Portland, Maine
The school promises to provide education to students to span across their lifetimes, but this seems to come with little consideration for their financial futures. At a whopping $184,000 in tuition, Payscale estimates that the average graduate from this school will see a return on their investment of about -$163,600. That’s a staggering 10% on the investment each year, over the two decades following graduation.
2. Miles College (Alabama)
Second, to the top of our list, Miles College is one of the many Liberal Arts colleges on our list to avoid. While the Golden Bears may have many gold medals under their belt, the reputation of the school as a viable financial option for your future is somewhat jeopardized by the Payscale estimates on return on investment.
Miles College Fairfield, Alabama
Another important factor to consider is that only 17% of students enrolling in the school actually make it to wearing their graduation outfits four years later. $90,200 in tuition and other costs aside, the estimates suggest the 20 year ROI at about -$164,600. If you’re seriously considering this institution, just like our number one on the list, you may want to explore some other options.
