Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Hobart William Smith Colleges by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Hobart William Smith Colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$97,676
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$80,635
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 73.2% |
+$175,710 | $68,735 | $80,635 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
History.
Grad rate: 73.2% |
-$99,170 | $54,991 | $80,635 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 73.2% |
-$175,370 | $51,181 | $80,635 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 73.2% |
-$185,410 | $50,679 | $80,635 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 73.2% |
-$204,140 | $47,920 | $80,635 | $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.