Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Connecticut College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Connecticut College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$202,598
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,219
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
+$131,055 | $66,698 | $82,219 | $25,206 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
+$91,939 | $64,786 | $82,219 | $25,855 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
-$79,216 | $54,483 | $82,219 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
History.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
-$98,541 | $54,968 | $82,219 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
-$121,556 | $54,040 | $82,219 | $24,800 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
-$163,986 | $51,800 | $82,219 | $23,045 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
-$271,340 | $46,272 | $82,219 | $20,670 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
-$380,861 | $41,034 | $82,219 | $24,197 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
-$405,252 | $39,884 | $82,219 | $25,227 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Area Studies.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
-$450,643 | $37,344 | $82,219 | $21,220 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
-$480,183 | $36,004 | $82,219 | $23,250 | 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.