Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Illinois Wesleyan University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Illinois Wesleyan University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$28,998
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$68,399
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 80.9% |
+$604,964 | $85,928 | $68,399 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 80.9% |
+$406,164 | $77,743 | $68,399 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 80.9% |
+$309,974 | $73,001 | $68,399 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 80.9% |
+$245,234 | $69,764 | $68,399 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 80.9% |
-$23,326 | $56,336 | $68,399 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 80.9% |
-$118,116 | $49,774 | $68,399 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 80.9% |
-$227,266 | $46,139 | $68,399 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 80.9% |
-$350,286 | $39,988 | $68,399 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 80.9% |
-$543,626 | $30,321 | $68,399 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Music.
Grad rate: 80.9% |
-$593,696 | $25,995 | $68,399 | $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.