Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Lawrence University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Lawrence University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$491,113
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$67,824
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 77.2% |
-$82,876 | $51,421 | $67,824 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
History.
Grad rate: 77.2% |
-$403,096 | $35,410 | $67,824 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 77.2% |
-$478,336 | $31,648 | $67,824 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 77.2% |
-$479,786 | $32,588 | $67,824 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 77.2% |
-$554,496 | $27,840 | $67,824 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Music.
Grad rate: 77.2% |
-$589,046 | $27,395 | $67,824 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 77.2% |
-$640,635 | $24,417 | $67,824 | $13,096 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 77.2% |
-$700,636 | $20,533 | $67,824 | $0 | 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.