Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Indiana University-East by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Indiana University-East ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$84,294
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,756
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$342,476 | $62,475 | $16,756 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$290,746 | $61,711 | $16,756 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$179,632 | $55,844 | $16,756 | $22,388 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$70,888 | $50,600 | $16,756 | $25,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$158,241 | $39,261 | $16,756 | $26,991 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$171,187 | $38,443 | $16,756 | $24,462 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$178,910 | $38,342 | $16,756 | $28,686 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$221,823 | $36,006 | $16,756 | $25,866 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$235,399 | $34,614 | $16,756 | $15,300 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$350,151 | $29,806 | $16,756 | $29,072 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$495,269 | $22,403 | $16,756 | $26,893 | 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.