Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Grinnell College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Grinnell College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$204,275
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$79,228
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
+$943,241 | $106,113 | $79,228 | $16,375 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$43,973 | $56,764 | $79,228 | $16,549 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$70,054 | $55,487 | $79,228 | $16,950 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
History.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$169,197 | $50,567 | $79,228 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$190,917 | $49,481 | $79,228 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$203,617 | $48,846 | $79,228 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$343,651 | $41,882 | $79,228 | $18,059 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$367,072 | $40,572 | $79,228 | $16,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$399,272 | $37,882 | $79,228 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$404,652 | $37,613 | $79,228 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$596,220 | $29,237 | $79,228 | $17,814 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$605,924 | $28,680 | $79,228 | $16,750 | 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.