Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Columbia Southern University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Columbia Southern University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$148,572
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,002
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
+$499,331 | $72,485 | $18,002 | $28,415 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
+$494,707 | $71,770 | $18,002 | $21,248 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
+$296,951 | $62,377 | $18,002 | $28,578 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
+$245,386 | $59,697 | $18,002 | $27,071 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
+$118,036 | $53,541 | $18,002 | $30,204 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
+$92,338 | $52,329 | $18,002 | $31,284 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
-$4,243 | $47,529 | $18,002 | $31,715 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
-$27,491 | $46,805 | $18,002 | $38,210 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
-$377,861 | $28,947 | $18,002 | $33,180 | 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.