Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Chicago State University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Chicago State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$194,482
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,454
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 21.1% |
+$351,989 | $69,196 | $30,454 | $51,937 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 21.1% |
+$123,664 | $54,274 | $30,454 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 21.1% |
-$209,607 | $40,472 | $30,454 | $42,394 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 21.1% |
-$250,990 | $37,767 | $30,454 | $32,974 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 21.1% |
-$259,453 | $37,689 | $30,454 | $38,087 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 21.1% |
-$293,290 | $37,056 | $30,454 | $53,774 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 21.1% |
-$374,687 | $31,994 | $30,454 | $39,075 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 21.1% |
-$388,816 | $32,295 | $30,454 | $54,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 21.1% |
-$449,147 | $28,281 | $30,454 | $39,223 | 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.