Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Shenandoah University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Shenandoah University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$193,707
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$50,500
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 66.5% |
+$506,020 | $77,401 | $50,500 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 66.5% |
+$155,138 | $61,865 | $50,500 | $29,749 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 66.5% |
-$8,147 | $53,262 | $50,500 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 66.5% |
-$132,010 | $47,322 | $50,500 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 66.5% |
-$219,810 | $42,932 | $50,500 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 66.5% |
-$238,943 | $41,895 | $50,500 | $25,810 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Grad rate: 66.5% |
-$271,452 | $39,928 | $50,500 | $20,750 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 66.5% |
-$362,140 | $35,748 | $50,500 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 66.5% |
-$487,350 | $29,555 | $50,500 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Music.
Grad rate: 66.5% |
-$530,165 | $27,313 | $50,500 | $25,500 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Dance.
Grad rate: 66.5% |
-$541,920 | $25,004 | $50,500 | $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.