Going to college is absolutely required if you want to work in some industries, yet it often does not pay to attend certain colleges. According to PayScale data, the return on investment for many of these is negative based on the tuition charge, even 20 years after entering the workforce. Check out which colleges are simply not worth it!
Columbia International University – Columbia, South Carolina
You may believe Columbia International University is located in New York, however it is actually Columbia University. While the $133,000 tuition for a four-year degree is far cheaper than that of the other Columbia, you are not likely to earn nearly as much after graduating from the Ivy League school. PayScale, located in Columbia, South Carolina, has a return on investment of -$115,700. It’s a small, multi-denominational Christian college with only 620 students.