Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Lewis & Clark College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Lewis & Clark 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
-$448,623
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$76,690
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 72.3% |
-$197,575 | $48,843 | $76,690 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 72.3% |
-$329,920 | $40,842 | $76,690 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 72.3% |
-$386,302 | $39,727 | $76,690 | $25,246 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 72.3% |
-$391,950 | $39,293 | $76,690 | $23,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 72.3% |
-$411,256 | $38,224 | $76,690 | $21,464 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 72.3% |
-$428,202 | $37,666 | $76,690 | $25,750 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 72.3% |
-$458,815 | $36,135 | $76,690 | $25,745 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
History.
Grad rate: 72.3% |
-$486,400 | $33,018 | $76,690 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 72.3% |
-$679,930 | $25,029 | $76,690 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 72.3% |
-$715,880 | $21,544 | $76,690 | $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.