Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Messiah University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Messiah University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$214,012
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$53,939
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
+$189,956 | $64,027 | $53,939 | $25,798 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
+$168,550 | $62,810 | $53,939 | $23,625 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
+$160,414 | $62,631 | $53,939 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$12,346 | $53,924 | $53,939 | $25,978 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$113,496 | $47,113 | $53,939 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$189,086 | $45,156 | $53,939 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$255,106 | $41,855 | $53,939 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$350,656 | $35,255 | $53,939 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$353,496 | $36,868 | $53,939 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$369,656 | $34,305 | $53,939 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$404,066 | $34,407 | $53,939 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$439,706 | $32,625 | $53,939 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$487,083 | $30,003 | $53,939 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Religious Education.
Grad rate: 78.4% |
-$540,396 | $27,523 | $53,939 | $26,000 | 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.