Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Knox College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Knox College 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
-$285,040
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$65,796
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 71.0% |
+$401,697 | $76,977 | $65,796 | $25,673 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 71.0% |
-$132,714 | $50,211 | $65,796 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 71.0% |
-$218,004 | $44,259 | $65,796 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 71.0% |
-$320,664 | $40,881 | $65,796 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Social Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 71.0% |
-$325,344 | $38,892 | $65,796 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 71.0% |
-$369,874 | $38,488 | $65,796 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 71.0% |
-$400,034 | $36,980 | $65,796 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 71.0% |
-$423,144 | $34,002 | $65,796 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 71.0% |
-$442,724 | $33,023 | $65,796 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 71.0% |
-$619,601 | $26,000 | $65,796 | $26,976 | 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.