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.