Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Barnard College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Barnard College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$31,367
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$84,023
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$557,115 | $87,791 | $84,023 | $16,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$147,938 | $67,484 | $84,023 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$19,484 | $60,852 | $84,023 | $15,899 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
-$85,322 | $55,821 | $84,023 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
-$105,672 | $53,521 | $84,023 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
-$155,702 | $52,302 | $84,023 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
-$158,272 | $50,891 | $84,023 | $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.