Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Occidental College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Occidental 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
-$346,028
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$80,636
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$67,529 | $63,231 | $80,636 | $25,590 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$200,379 | $49,843 | $80,636 | $25,700 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$226,451 | $48,239 | $80,636 | $21,250 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$286,905 | $45,083 | $80,636 | $19,275 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$292,784 | $43,488 | $80,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$485,004 | $33,877 | $80,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$539,504 | $31,152 | $80,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$574,645 | $30,729 | $80,636 | $19,764 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$576,111 | $31,095 | $80,636 | $26,272 | 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.