Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Oberlin College by ROI

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

Programs Analyzed

9

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$367,672

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$84,230

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 81.5%

+$824,465 $101,858 $84,230 $26,500 Full ROI →
2 Economics.

Grad rate: 81.5%

-$89,330 $56,067 $84,230 $25,000 Full ROI →
3 Political Science and Government.

Grad rate: 81.5%

-$175,403 $51,717 $84,230 $24,314 Full ROI →
4 Psychology, General.

Grad rate: 81.5%

-$429,400 $39,131 $84,230 $26,000 Full ROI →
5 Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Grad rate: 81.5%

-$564,847 $32,173 $84,230 $23,250 Full ROI →
6 English Language and Literature, General.

Grad rate: 81.5%

-$632,820 $28,960 $84,230 $26,000 Full ROI →
7 Area Studies.

Grad rate: 81.5%

-$688,963 $26,082 $84,230 $24,951 Full ROI →
8 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Grad rate: 81.5%

-$736,440 $22,024 $84,230 $0 Full ROI →
9 Music.

Grad rate: 81.5%

-$816,310 $19,799 $84,230 $26,200 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.