Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Bates College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Bates 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
-$131,939
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$80,440
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 91.6% |
+$290,630 | $73,497 | $80,440 | $13,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 91.6% |
+$18,000 | $58,988 | $80,440 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
History.
Grad rate: 91.6% |
-$48,540 | $55,661 | $80,440 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 91.6% |
-$104,568 | $53,638 | $80,440 | $11,532 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 91.6% |
-$472,820 | $34,447 | $80,440 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 91.6% |
-$474,338 | $35,020 | $80,440 | $9,614 | 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.