Unity College – Unity, Maine
Many people desire to spend their college years having a positive effect on the world, and Unity College in Unity, Maine, provides that opportunity to many students. When students pursue environmental studies, they receive an education that emphasizes sustainability. What the school does not provide is an education that leads to high-paying positions in the workforce. According to PayScale, a 20-year return on investment is $-82,100. Although the graduation rate is more than half, a four-year degree costs $151,000.
Unity College – Unity, Maine
Rust College – Holly Springs, Mississippi
Rust College only accepts 43% of applications since there are far more applicants than seats available at the 800-student school. It is the state’s second-oldest private institution and the only historically black college in Holly Springs, Mississippi. It’s also relatively affordable, with tuition and fees totaling less than $10,000 per year (a steal in the United States). With a four-year degree costing $63,400 (including room and board) after 20 years, the return on investment is -$97,100. That’s awful.
Rust College – Holly Springs, Mississippi
