Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Dartmouth College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Dartmouth College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$236,125
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$83,802
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
+$1,376,950 | $128,856 | $83,802 | $18,490 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
+$764,992 | $98,252 | $83,802 | $18,400 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
+$461,052 | $81,813 | $83,802 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Engineering Science.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
+$439,389 | $81,883 | $83,802 | $17,083 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Area Studies.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
+$421,410 | $80,946 | $83,802 | $16,520 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
+$310,427 | $75,463 | $83,802 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
+$231,109 | $71,100 | $83,802 | $11,617 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
History.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
+$41,282 | $62,107 | $83,802 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Geography and Cartography.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
+$30,332 | $60,277 | $83,802 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
-$70,375 | $56,541 | $83,802 | $19,250 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
-$165,168 | $50,502 | $83,802 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
-$253,717 | $47,452 | $83,802 | $20,407 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 95.4% |
-$518,058 | $34,007 | $83,802 | $17,030 | 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.