Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Indiana University-South Bend by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Indiana University-South Bend ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$125,819
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,984
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
+$260,887 | $60,024 | $15,984 | $26,412 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
+$171,974 | $55,645 | $15,984 | $27,400 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
+$31,189 | $48,545 | $15,984 | $26,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$20,371 | $45,562 | $15,984 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$56,831 | $43,993 | $15,984 | $24,263 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$156,456 | $39,129 | $15,984 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$191,828 | $37,394 | $15,984 | $26,498 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$195,136 | $35,440 | $15,984 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$232,557 | $34,735 | $15,984 | $17,275 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$238,376 | $35,033 | $15,984 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$240,736 | $34,869 | $15,984 | $25,319 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$248,143 | $34,306 | $15,984 | $22,465 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$249,781 | $34,564 | $15,984 | $27,500 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$395,304 | $27,139 | $15,984 | $25,295 | 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.