Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Amherst College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Amherst College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$154,893
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$83,650
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 92.7% |
+$700,306 | $94,870 | $83,650 | $16,662 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 92.7% |
+$525,334 | $85,992 | $83,650 | $14,745 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
History.
Grad rate: 92.7% |
+$506,000 | $84,030 | $83,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Area Studies.
Grad rate: 92.7% |
-$99,740 | $53,743 | $83,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 92.7% |
-$251,400 | $46,160 | $83,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 92.7% |
-$451,140 | $36,173 | $83,650 | $0 | 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.