Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Eckerd College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Eckerd College 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
-$429,483
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$66,936
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 67.5% |
+$103,796 | $60,577 | $66,936 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 67.5% |
-$136,324 | $48,571 | $66,936 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 67.5% |
-$412,479 | $36,282 | $66,936 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 67.5% |
-$432,534 | $35,583 | $66,936 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Grad rate: 67.5% |
-$490,607 | $32,408 | $66,936 | $22,980 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 67.5% |
-$586,954 | $27,862 | $66,936 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Grad rate: 67.5% |
-$628,774 | $25,771 | $66,936 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 67.5% |
-$632,384 | $25,523 | $66,936 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 67.5% |
-$649,095 | $24,653 | $66,936 | $25,490 | 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.