Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Catawba College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Catawba 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
-$331,086
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$47,866
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 54.2% |
+$40,836 | $55,370 | $47,866 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 54.2% |
-$348,268 | $35,554 | $47,866 | $20,655 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 54.2% |
-$416,110 | $32,518 | $47,866 | $25,931 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 54.2% |
-$451,313 | $30,810 | $47,866 | $26,703 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Music.
Grad rate: 54.2% |
-$480,574 | $29,367 | $47,866 | $27,000 | 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.