Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Lake Forest College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Lake Forest College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$182,115
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$68,191
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$108,186 | $62,870 | $68,191 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$29,746 | $58,948 | $68,191 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$105,154 | $52,203 | $68,191 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$128,634 | $51,029 | $68,191 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$137,134 | $50,604 | $68,191 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$224,914 | $46,215 | $68,191 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$289,314 | $42,995 | $68,191 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$399,274 | $37,497 | $68,191 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$492,551 | $32,580 | $68,191 | $23,250 | 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.