Miles College – Fairfield, Alabama (Return On Investment: -$164,600)
Yet another historically black college on this list. The graduation rate at this Alabama liberal arts college is shockingly low at roughly 17%. For the few who do graduate, they shell out $90,200 in tuition and other costs, but they usually see quite a startlingly negative return for their investment. PayScale found that the average 20 year return on investment is roughly -$164,600. We are pretty sure this is one competition that the Miles College Golden Bears do not want to be a gold medalist in.
Miles College – Fairfield, Alabama (Return On Investment: -$164,600)
Mississippi Valley State University – Itta Bena, Mississippi (Return On Investment: -$174,800)
Mississippi Valley State University is known for its quite successful football team and equally successful marching band. “The Valley” has produced quite a few professional football players, some of whom have been honored with a spot on the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, MVSU has also earned a spot on this list. PayScale reports that Mississippi Valley State University students cough up $75,700 in college tuition over four years, but see a -$174,800 return on investment. Someone please play a sad trombone.
Mississippi Valley State University – Itta Bena, Mississippi (Return On Investment: -$174,800)
