Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Furman University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Furman University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$113,373
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$73,760
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$133,850 | $65,264 | $73,760 | $26,955 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$85,000 | $61,002 | $73,760 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$33,085 | $56,414 | $73,760 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$106,811 | $52,939 | $73,760 | $22,631 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$163,810 | $50,384 | $73,760 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Area Studies.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$323,340 | $40,585 | $73,760 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Music.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
-$385,420 | $38,887 | $73,760 | $20,830 | 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.