5 Best Schools for ROI

Remember when any college degree was a guaranteed trip to a steady career and a healthy paycheck? In today's economy, getting into college is only half the story. Deciding which college to attend can make all the difference in your lifetime earning potential. PayScale evaluated over 1,000 colleges and universities across the United States and compared costs to median alumni lifetime earnings. These are the schools that came out on top for helping you earn back your tuition and then some.

5 Worst Schools for ROI

Think that college is a waste of money? Well, if your degree doesn't set you up for a lustrous career, you might want to think over your decisions before you write that big tuition check. According to PayScale's 2013 College ROI Report, these five schools give you the worst return on your investment out of the more than 1,000 schools we compared.