Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Guilford College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Guilford College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
16
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$310,693
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$55,495
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
+$6,980 | $53,448 | $55,495 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$9,480 | $52,625 | $55,495 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$101,670 | $49,838 | $55,495 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$112,570 | $49,293 | $55,495 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$192,900 | $43,454 | $55,495 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$241,520 | $41,023 | $55,495 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$318,220 | $37,188 | $55,495 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$346,910 | $37,576 | $55,495 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$359,691 | $37,103 | $55,495 | $29,460 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$372,330 | $36,305 | $55,495 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
History.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$416,400 | $32,279 | $55,495 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$423,321 | $33,775 | $55,495 | $27,290 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$440,200 | $31,089 | $55,495 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$480,727 | $30,497 | $55,495 | $21,250 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$543,800 | $25,909 | $55,495 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
-$618,340 | $22,182 | $55,495 | $0 | 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.