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.