Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Carleton College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Carleton College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$38,088
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$81,350
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 90.9% |
+$848,705 | $101,936 | $81,350 | $18,233 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 90.9% |
+$132,415 | $66,207 | $81,350 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 90.9% |
-$197,640 | $48,388 | $81,350 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 90.9% |
-$385,740 | $38,983 | $81,350 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 90.9% |
-$588,184 | $30,071 | $81,350 | $17,929 | 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.