Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Simmons University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Simmons University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$34,384
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$63,512
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$307,925 | $71,983 | $63,512 | $27,916 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$210,062 | $67,028 | $63,512 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$114,172 | $60,411 | $63,512 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
+$36,222 | $58,336 | $63,512 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$22,148 | $53,595 | $63,512 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$110,823 | $50,871 | $63,512 | $25,330 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$177,588 | $45,823 | $63,512 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$206,988 | $46,108 | $63,512 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$212,838 | $45,883 | $63,512 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 73.0% |
-$281,843 | $42,411 | $63,512 | $26,678 | 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.