Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Alabama State University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Alabama State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$324,898
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,028
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 28.8% |
-$91,580 | $43,995 | $22,028 | $32,125 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 28.8% |
-$237,202 | $36,705 | $22,028 | $31,993 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 28.8% |
-$298,924 | $33,805 | $22,028 | $34,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 28.8% |
-$308,442 | $33,076 | $22,028 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 28.8% |
-$347,022 | $31,282 | $22,028 | $33,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 28.8% |
-$357,182 | $31,219 | $22,028 | $39,593 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 28.8% |
-$358,064 | $30,680 | $22,028 | $32,261 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 28.8% |
-$369,902 | $30,003 | $22,028 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 28.8% |
-$421,604 | $27,536 | $22,028 | $32,750 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 28.8% |
-$459,062 | $25,545 | $22,028 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.