11. Montserrat College of Art (Massachusetts)
Montserrat offers budding young artists a glimpse into the world that awaits them, boasting a pristine campus for creatives from all walks of life. Typically, the school focuses on exceptionally skilled students, especially those using visual arts as their primary means of communication. As with many creative careers, the average returns are applicable to the masses, with only a handful cracking it into the world of big-time art sales.
Montserrat College Of Art Beverly, Massachusetts
More than 50% of students graduate from this school by the time six years have come and gone, leaving the outgoing class with an average return on investment at -$107,400. Tuition can set you back anywhere upwards of $169,000, and it only gets worse if you extend your studies beyond the initial period. Worth the risk? For some, perhaps.
10. Columbia International University (South Carolina)
South Carolina based colleges just can’t seem to catch a break. A few miles from some of our others on this list, Columbia International University is no better than some of its counterparts, with a return on investment that will make you shake your head.
Columbia International University Columbia, South Carolina
Often mistaken for Columbia University in New York (which is an Ivy League School), this institution actually has roots dating back to the early 1920’s, and is traditionally a Christian college. Historically, the undergraduate programs used to be called “Bible College”, which was changed due to inclusivity issues and marketing related problems. Tuition here will set you back over $130k, and the return of investment does little to quell the issue: PayScale estimates it at -$115,700 over two decades.
