Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Southern Oregon University by ROI

Every Bachelor's Degree major at Southern Oregon University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

Programs Analyzed

11

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$266,716

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$25,950

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 45.2%

-$25,350 $47,745 $25,950 $27,000 Full ROI →
2 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.

Grad rate: 45.2%

-$85,940 $42,893 $25,950 $0 Full ROI →
3 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 45.2%

-$126,080 $42,371 $25,950 $22,000 Full ROI →
4 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 45.2%

-$180,123 $40,135 $25,950 $28,906 Full ROI →
5 Biology, General.

Grad rate: 45.2%

-$239,150 $37,055 $25,950 $27,000 Full ROI →
6 Communication and Media Studies.

Grad rate: 45.2%

-$276,158 $34,974 $25,950 $23,584 Full ROI →
7 Health and Physical Education/Fitness.

Grad rate: 45.2%

-$303,710 $33,557 $25,950 $23,000 Full ROI →
8 Psychology, General.

Grad rate: 45.2%

-$329,490 $32,403 $25,950 $25,000 Full ROI →
9 English Language and Literature, General.

Grad rate: 45.2%

-$376,145 $29,834 $25,950 $21,500 Full ROI →
10 Visual and Performing Arts, General.

Grad rate: 45.2%

-$447,535 $26,467 $25,950 $24,500 Full ROI →
11 Fine and Studio Arts.

Grad rate: 45.2%

-$544,200 $19,980 $25,950 $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.