Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Austin College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Austin College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$213,332
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$59,654
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 71.3% |
+$176,304 | $62,746 | $59,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 71.3% |
+$46,124 | $56,237 | $59,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 71.3% |
-$106,456 | $50,363 | $59,654 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 71.3% |
-$221,196 | $42,871 | $59,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 71.3% |
-$255,916 | $41,135 | $59,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 71.3% |
-$260,011 | $42,361 | $59,654 | $21,197 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 71.3% |
-$307,706 | $40,233 | $59,654 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
History.
Grad rate: 71.3% |
-$407,476 | $35,312 | $59,654 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 71.3% |
-$583,657 | $26,445 | $59,654 | $25,142 | 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.