Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Central College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Central College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$138,006
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$35,177
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$131,622 | $57,439 | $35,177 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
-$6,778 | $50,519 | $35,177 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
-$52,478 | $48,234 | $35,177 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
-$166,568 | $40,707 | $35,177 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
-$180,878 | $41,814 | $35,177 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
-$217,438 | $39,986 | $35,177 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
-$275,618 | $37,077 | $35,177 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
-$335,918 | $33,927 | $35,177 | $25,000 | 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.