Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Salisbury University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Salisbury University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
27
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$2,504
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,134
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
+$668,498 | $82,316 | $26,134 | $24,656 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
+$359,745 | $66,769 | $26,134 | $23,036 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
+$325,583 | $65,146 | $26,134 | $24,297 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
+$305,196 | $64,056 | $26,134 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
+$289,895 | $63,215 | $26,134 | $22,125 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Physics.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
+$192,901 | $58,475 | $26,134 | $23,750 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
+$186,454 | $58,642 | $26,134 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
+$137,846 | $55,702 | $26,134 | $23,450 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
+$131,996 | $55,396 | $26,134 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
+$93,884 | $51,921 | $26,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Geography and Cartography.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$46,886 | $46,570 | $26,134 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$60,802 | $45,661 | $26,134 | $21,842 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$67,621 | $45,385 | $26,134 | $22,804 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$74,431 | $45,095 | $26,134 | $23,552 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$81,620 | $44,782 | $26,134 | $24,240 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$84,229 | $44,610 | $26,134 | $23,625 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$94,793 | $43,989 | $26,134 | $22,250 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$103,528 | $43,586 | $26,134 | $22,750 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$167,379 | $40,385 | $26,134 | $22,625 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$172,962 | $40,142 | $26,134 | $23,160 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$173,246 | $40,252 | $26,134 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$186,406 | $39,594 | $26,134 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$226,923 | $37,450 | $26,134 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
History.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$241,864 | $36,762 | $26,134 | $24,125 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$312,934 | $32,971 | $26,134 | $20,606 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$326,298 | $32,548 | $26,134 | $24,239 | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 68.0% |
-$337,687 | $31,819 | $26,134 | $21,875 | 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.