Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Massachusetts College of Art and Design by ROI

Every Bachelor's Degree major at Massachusetts College of Art and Design ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

Programs Analyzed

4

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$290,229

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$32,256

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Design and Applied Arts.

Grad rate: 67.7%

-$161,904 $42,111 $32,256 $26,000 Full ROI →
2 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Grad rate: 67.7%

-$166,594 $41,944 $32,256 $27,000 Full ROI →
3 Fine and Studio Arts.

Grad rate: 67.7%

-$394,624 $30,475 $32,256 $26,000 Full ROI →
4 Film/Video and Photographic Arts.

Grad rate: 67.7%

-$437,796 $28,314 $32,256 $25,965 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.