Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Brandeis University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Brandeis University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
18
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$177,475
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,123
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
+$824,216 | $101,400 | $82,123 | $26,142 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
+$213,159 | $70,790 | $82,123 | $25,295 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
+$59,728 | $63,166 | $82,123 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
+$29,364 | $61,613 | $82,123 | $25,484 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$49,652 | $55,942 | $82,123 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Anthropology.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$205,552 | $49,902 | $82,123 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$209,531 | $49,523 | $82,123 | $23,333 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$236,417 | $48,239 | $82,123 | $24,226 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$249,472 | $45,951 | $82,123 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
History.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$259,419 | $47,023 | $82,123 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$271,562 | $46,669 | $82,123 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Area Studies.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$322,772 | $44,041 | $82,123 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$325,872 | $43,886 | $82,123 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$376,182 | $41,303 | $82,123 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
International/Global Studies.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$380,598 | $41,129 | $82,123 | $25,694 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$381,492 | $39,350 | $82,123 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$417,925 | $39,317 | $82,123 | $26,499 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 86.7% |
-$634,575 | $28,416 | $82,123 | $25,484 | 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.