Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Princeton University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Princeton University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,316,450
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$80,440
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 97.3% |
+$2,471,980 | $181,687 | $80,440 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 97.3% |
+$160,920 | $66,134 | $80,440 | $0 | 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.