High school graduates in 2025 are projected to graduate with $40,000 in student loans, with rising interest rates making repayment more challenging. Tuition has risen significantly, increasing by 60% from 2000 to 2022, which contributes to an estimated total of $153,080 in educational costs for students. Research by Student Choice indicates that degrees in engineering and computer science offer the highest financial returns, along with lucrative careers like computer and information systems management, emphasizing the importance of choosing profitable majors amid rising educational costs.
A typical student graduating from high school in 2025 could take on an estimated $40,000 in student loan debt before completing their college education, amidst rising interest rates.
The price of a college degree has steadily increased, with average tuition and fees rising by 60% between 2000 and 2022, peaking at $14,688 annually.
Engineering emerged as the degree with the highest five-year return on investment at 326.6%, followed closely by computer science/technology at 310.3%.
Careers such as computer and information systems managers, and advertising managers offer the highest potential returns on investment, at 553.7% and 511.4% respectively.
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