Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Dickinson College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Dickinson 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
-$50,454
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$80,329
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$1,028,844 | $109,508 | $80,329 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
International Business.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$277,914 | $73,244 | $80,329 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$269,584 | $71,545 | $80,329 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$66,934 | $62,695 | $80,329 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$57,986 | $56,449 | $80,329 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$72,506 | $55,723 | $80,329 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$195,966 | $49,550 | $80,329 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$210,246 | $48,836 | $80,329 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$312,746 | $43,711 | $80,329 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$323,426 | $43,177 | $80,329 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
History.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$337,666 | $42,465 | $80,329 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Area Studies.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$375,368 | $40,634 | $80,329 | $19,802 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$413,278 | $38,644 | $80,329 | $18,402 | 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.