Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Indiana University-Northwest by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Indiana University-Northwest 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
-$68,998
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,371
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 37.1% |
+$320,981 | $62,341 | $13,371 | $23,966 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 37.1% |
+$313,704 | $62,377 | $13,371 | $29,890 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 37.1% |
+$86,026 | $50,663 | $13,371 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 37.1% |
-$36,444 | $42,852 | $13,371 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 37.1% |
-$81,511 | $42,686 | $13,371 | $30,924 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 37.1% |
-$92,553 | $41,722 | $13,371 | $24,822 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 37.1% |
-$110,434 | $41,245 | $13,371 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 37.1% |
-$136,384 | $39,700 | $13,371 | $27,334 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 37.1% |
-$170,299 | $37,811 | $13,371 | $24,471 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 37.1% |
-$196,260 | $36,354 | $13,371 | $22,116 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 37.1% |
-$314,774 | $31,028 | $13,371 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 37.1% |
-$410,029 | $25,759 | $13,371 | $23,500 | 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.