Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Columbia College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Columbia College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
17
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$125,241
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,136
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$227,011 | $62,904 | $37,136 | $31,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
International Business.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$132,676 | $56,061 | $37,136 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$114,118 | $57,468 | $37,136 | $34,591 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Management Information Systems and Services.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$59,991 | $54,418 | $37,136 | $29,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$5,927 | $50,412 | $37,136 | $18,980 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$70,623 | $48,171 | $37,136 | $33,703 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$83,445 | $46,968 | $37,136 | $25,379 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$112,134 | $46,183 | $37,136 | $35,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$126,239 | $45,012 | $37,136 | $28,100 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$171,532 | $42,920 | $37,136 | $30,658 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$174,546 | $42,438 | $37,136 | $25,750 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$186,512 | $41,541 | $37,136 | $21,325 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$211,012 | $40,537 | $37,136 | $24,599 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$334,056 | $34,903 | $37,136 | $32,276 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$394,239 | $31,693 | $37,136 | $29,300 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$396,007 | $32,325 | $37,136 | $39,973 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
History.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$396,619 | $31,601 | $37,136 | $29,700 | 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.