Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Allegheny College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Allegheny College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$280,834
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$70,614
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Physics.
Grad rate: 67.2% |
+$158,944 | $64,070 | $70,614 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 67.2% |
-$91,226 | $53,384 | $70,614 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 67.2% |
-$212,046 | $47,343 | $70,614 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 67.2% |
-$246,726 | $45,609 | $70,614 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 67.2% |
-$320,246 | $41,933 | $70,614 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
History.
Grad rate: 67.2% |
-$358,246 | $40,033 | $70,614 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 67.2% |
-$376,926 | $39,099 | $70,614 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 67.2% |
-$379,686 | $38,961 | $70,614 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 67.2% |
-$389,406 | $38,475 | $70,614 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Grad rate: 67.2% |
-$410,966 | $37,397 | $70,614 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 67.2% |
-$462,646 | $34,813 | $70,614 | $27,000 | 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.