Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Macalester College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Macalester College 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
-$95,365
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$78,900
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 89.2% |
+$900,580 | $104,215 | $78,900 | $20,829 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 89.2% |
+$254,700 | $72,135 | $78,900 | $24,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 89.2% |
-$62,092 | $56,193 | $78,900 | $22,483 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 89.2% |
-$227,545 | $47,854 | $78,900 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 89.2% |
-$314,587 | $43,620 | $78,900 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Geography and Cartography.
Grad rate: 89.2% |
-$400,376 | $39,047 | $78,900 | $19,049 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
International/Global Studies.
Grad rate: 89.2% |
-$448,427 | $36,933 | $78,900 | $23,324 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 89.2% |
-$465,180 | $34,521 | $78,900 | $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.