Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Saint Mary's College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Saint Mary's 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
-$45,067
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$65,706
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 75.6% |
+$287,166 | $71,322 | $65,706 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 75.6% |
+$179,506 | $65,939 | $65,706 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 75.6% |
+$147,466 | $64,337 | $65,706 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 75.6% |
-$12,179 | $56,321 | $65,706 | $26,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 75.6% |
-$118,244 | $49,229 | $65,706 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 75.6% |
-$129,654 | $50,481 | $65,706 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 75.6% |
-$181,334 | $47,897 | $65,706 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 75.6% |
-$259,764 | $42,153 | $65,706 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 75.6% |
-$318,574 | $41,035 | $65,706 | $27,000 | 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.