Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Rhode Island College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Rhode Island College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
29
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$43,932
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,490
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
+$591,460 | $75,271 | $18,490 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
+$405,230 | $67,782 | $18,490 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
+$365,450 | $65,793 | $18,490 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
+$305,379 | $61,903 | $18,490 | $13,867 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
+$177,917 | $56,197 | $18,490 | $23,750 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
+$87,390 | $51,342 | $18,490 | $18,881 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
+$85,458 | $51,790 | $18,490 | $26,949 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Management Information Systems and Services.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
+$81,201 | $51,157 | $18,490 | $20,725 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
+$68,900 | $49,143 | $18,490 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
+$68,150 | $50,661 | $18,490 | $23,044 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
+$22,595 | $48,144 | $18,490 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$21,303 | $46,447 | $18,490 | $26,877 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$42,817 | $45,004 | $18,490 | $21,435 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$52,958 | $45,065 | $18,490 | $29,851 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$87,099 | $43,345 | $18,490 | $29,659 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$92,273 | $42,544 | $18,490 | $21,625 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$108,543 | $42,159 | $18,490 | $27,973 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$170,765 | $38,746 | $18,490 | $23,500 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$176,215 | $38,514 | $18,490 | $24,100 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$177,165 | $38,264 | $18,490 | $21,100 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
History.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$184,130 | $38,121 | $18,490 | $24,141 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$210,690 | $36,851 | $18,490 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Music.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$211,179 | $36,093 | $18,490 | $14,133 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$254,376 | $34,513 | $18,490 | $22,723 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$257,370 | $34,517 | $18,490 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$267,780 | $32,309 | $18,490 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$364,780 | $28,826 | $18,490 | $20,252 | Full ROI → |
| 28 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$423,370 | $26,352 | $18,490 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 29 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 45.0% |
-$430,366 | $25,835 | $18,490 | $24,523 | 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.