Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at College of the Ozarks by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at College of the Ozarks 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
-$280,065
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,262
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Agricultural Business and Management.
Grad rate: 61.9% |
-$132,788 | $41,813 | $32,262 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 61.9% |
-$141,388 | $41,383 | $32,262 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Grad rate: 61.9% |
-$240,728 | $36,416 | $32,262 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 61.9% |
-$257,428 | $35,581 | $32,262 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 61.9% |
-$288,968 | $34,004 | $32,262 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 61.9% |
-$350,748 | $30,915 | $32,262 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Animal Sciences.
Grad rate: 61.9% |
-$394,108 | $28,747 | $32,262 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 61.9% |
-$434,368 | $26,734 | $32,262 | $0 | 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.