Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Clarkson University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Clarkson University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
16
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$152,419
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$76,451
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$706,789 | $94,384 | $76,451 | $25,990 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$521,746 | $85,200 | $76,451 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemical Engineering.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$388,326 | $78,529 | $76,451 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$340,085 | $76,112 | $76,451 | $26,926 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$335,947 | $75,843 | $76,451 | $26,006 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$287,106 | $73,468 | $76,451 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$282,826 | $73,254 | $76,451 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Engineering-Related Fields.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$236,846 | $70,955 | $76,451 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$144,446 | $66,335 | $76,451 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$79,914 | $62,957 | $76,451 | $24,757 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$28,108 | $60,438 | $76,451 | $25,813 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$23,946 | $60,310 | $76,451 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$71,344 | $53,723 | $76,451 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$199,474 | $49,139 | $76,451 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$316,164 | $41,482 | $76,451 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$350,394 | $41,593 | $76,451 | $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.