Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Smith College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Smith College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
17
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$355,592
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,134
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
+$225,614 | $70,990 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$61,166 | $56,651 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
History.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$185,826 | $50,418 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$216,966 | $48,861 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$307,886 | $44,315 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$331,786 | $43,120 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$371,246 | $41,147 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$371,286 | $41,145 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$385,966 | $40,411 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Anthropology.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$387,636 | $39,045 | $82,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$424,246 | $38,497 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$463,823 | $36,506 | $82,134 | $18,820 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$470,646 | $36,177 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$500,636 | $33,395 | $82,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$547,066 | $32,356 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Area Studies.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$619,366 | $28,741 | $82,134 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 89.1% |
-$625,146 | $28,452 | $82,134 | $19,000 | 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.