Absolutely. I wouldn’t spend $200,000 for a general studies degree but with a scholarship and a good degree like finance, marketing, accounting, engineering, etc. you’re looking at a higher than average salary no doubt. At one point I read a salary comparison for top schools and ND was significantly higher for starting, mid, and top end salary vs most schools outside the top 10-20. if you get an advanced degree like law or business it pays off even bigger. I’ve heard that some big and high paying law firms for instance won’t even consider hiring unless you go to a top 30 law school. That could mean hundreds of thousands more per year. The alumni network for higher paying jobs, particularly in bigger cities, is pretty significant. A finance degree from ND can land you a lucrative job in NYC. Very hard to get that job at a mid tier school unless you busy your butt and move up the ladder.
