Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Colby College by ROI

Every Bachelor's Degree major at Colby College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs Analyzed

6

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$88,490

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$81,550

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Economics.

Grad rate: 89.2%

+$480,662 $83,980 $81,550 $24,250 Full ROI →
2 Political Science and Government.

Grad rate: 89.2%

-$92,070 $55,529 $81,550 $27,000 Full ROI →
3 International/Global Studies.

Grad rate: 89.2%

-$93,440 $53,638 $81,550 $0 Full ROI →
4 Psychology, General.

Grad rate: 89.2%

-$133,740 $51,623 $81,550 $0 Full ROI →
5 Area Studies.

Grad rate: 89.2%

-$308,540 $42,883 $81,550 $0 Full ROI →
6 Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Grad rate: 89.2%

-$383,812 $40,423 $81,550 $19,313 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.