Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Arkansas State University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Arkansas State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
34
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$114,740
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,823
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$317,268 | $62,428 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$304,028 | $61,766 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$298,748 | $63,281 | $22,823 | $26,355 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$261,948 | $59,662 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$227,062 | $59,484 | $22,823 | $23,204 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Engineering-Related Fields.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$87,828 | $50,956 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$72,473 | $51,707 | $22,823 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$69,548 | $50,042 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$40,020 | $46,133 | $22,823 | $23,251 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$60,232 | $44,903 | $22,823 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Data Processing.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$64,112 | $43,359 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Agricultural Business and Management.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$101,094 | $43,011 | $22,823 | $22,239 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$116,015 | $42,205 | $22,823 | $21,351 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Plant Sciences.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$116,130 | $41,779 | $22,823 | $15,125 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$117,132 | $42,193 | $22,823 | $22,000 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$136,087 | $41,144 | $22,823 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$153,307 | $40,311 | $22,823 | $20,915 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$154,232 | $40,608 | $22,823 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$164,441 | $40,325 | $22,823 | $29,370 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$178,787 | $39,009 | $22,823 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Animal Sciences.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$186,132 | $37,258 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$192,059 | $38,396 | $22,823 | $21,250 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$206,082 | $37,957 | $22,823 | $25,134 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$252,032 | $33,963 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$256,777 | $35,497 | $22,823 | $26,241 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$275,694 | $34,226 | $22,823 | $21,424 | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$292,900 | $33,413 | $22,823 | $22,125 | Full ROI → |
| 28 |
Journalism.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$296,872 | $31,721 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 29 |
Criminology.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$315,963 | $32,648 | $22,823 | $27,875 | Full ROI → |
| 30 |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$325,336 | $31,846 | $22,823 | $22,937 | Full ROI → |
| 31 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$343,462 | $31,214 | $22,823 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 32 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$383,278 | $29,970 | $22,823 | $38,064 | Full ROI → |
| 33 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$384,712 | $27,329 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 34 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$427,171 | $26,706 | $22,823 | $22,222 | 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.