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.