Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Arkansas Tech University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Arkansas Tech University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
19
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$151,097
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,536
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
+$319,506 | $63,833 | $21,536 | $22,970 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
+$235,793 | $59,678 | $21,536 | $23,424 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
+$229,451 | $58,934 | $21,536 | $17,100 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
+$170,236 | $54,819 | $21,536 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
+$134,129 | $54,362 | $21,536 | $19,975 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Homeland Security.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$123,713 | $41,833 | $21,536 | $25,355 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Agricultural Business and Management.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$185,111 | $38,106 | $21,536 | $15,620 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$192,527 | $38,151 | $21,536 | $21,780 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$221,144 | $36,870 | $21,536 | $24,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$248,548 | $35,003 | $21,536 | $16,640 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$277,546 | $34,728 | $21,536 | $34,046 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$284,599 | $33,461 | $21,536 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$299,537 | $32,974 | $21,536 | $24,351 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$311,799 | $32,236 | $21,536 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
History.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$321,124 | $30,251 | $21,536 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Journalism.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$337,251 | $31,014 | $21,536 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$361,859 | $29,868 | $21,536 | $24,500 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$391,435 | $28,348 | $21,536 | $23,890 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$403,782 | $27,732 | $21,536 | $23,910 | 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.