23. Unity College (Maine)
The world might be prioritizing environmentally friendly products and services, but this specialized college is anything but financially friendly. A private liberal arts college in Maine, its primary offering emphasizes the study of global sustainability, social sciences and more.
While they may have learned all about living more sustainably, students may not be able to sustain themselves after graduation considering the student loan payments. Payscale estimates that this college offers a twenty-year return on investment of -$82,100. If you’re looking to enroll in the first place, hopefully joining the 54% of students who end up graduating, you’ll be around $150k in debt as you start your career.
22. Wilson College (Pennsylvania)
While Wilson College boasts a beautiful 300-acre campus in a relatively small, upscale town, it only recently “got with the times” so to speak, opening up its doors beyond just being an all women’s art school. 2013 would be a flagship year for the college, opening its doors to students of all sexes.
This may have had something to do with their graduation rate, which is only around 39%. After dropping six figures to receive your degree, the 20-year return on investment is estimated at roughly -$86,700. While few will choose to look at their education as a financial decision for the future, it can make a massive difference to your career in the long run, so doing your research and considering your options first is massively important.