Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Albany State University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Albany State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$233,753
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,574
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
+$375,506 | $67,072 | $20,574 | $32,324 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$193,946 | $38,510 | $20,574 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$212,326 | $37,321 | $20,574 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$215,976 | $35,316 | $20,574 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$219,446 | $37,235 | $20,574 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$226,436 | $34,793 | $20,574 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$269,126 | $34,751 | $20,574 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$275,696 | $32,330 | $20,574 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$283,861 | $33,997 | $20,574 | $30,745 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$309,966 | $32,709 | $20,574 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$340,836 | $29,073 | $20,574 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Education, Other.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$391,926 | $28,611 | $20,574 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$474,765 | $24,450 | $20,574 | $30,718 | 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.