Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Samford University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Samford University 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
-$875
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$53,934
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
+$1,340,484 | $120,621 | $53,934 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
+$262,034 | $67,171 | $53,934 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
-$898 | $54,480 | $53,934 | $25,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
-$137,376 | $47,133 | $53,934 | $18,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
-$174,923 | $45,609 | $53,934 | $23,235 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
-$207,313 | $44,058 | $53,934 | $24,250 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
-$308,856 | $37,344 | $53,934 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Journalism.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
-$351,958 | $36,412 | $53,934 | $18,120 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
-$429,076 | $31,333 | $53,934 | $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.