Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Spelman College by ROI

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

Programs Analyzed

8

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$270,188

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$49,349

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Economics.

Grad rate: 75.1%

+$106,694 $59,027 $49,349 $27,000 Full ROI →
2 International/Global Studies.

Grad rate: 75.1%

-$24,186 $52,483 $49,349 $27,000 Full ROI →
3 English Language and Literature, General.

Grad rate: 75.1%

-$177,507 $44,720 $49,349 $25,564 Full ROI →
4 Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.

Grad rate: 75.1%

-$284,736 $39,388 $49,349 $26,000 Full ROI →
5 Psychology, General.

Grad rate: 75.1%

-$292,016 $39,024 $49,349 $26,000 Full ROI →
6 Political Science and Government.

Grad rate: 75.1%

-$306,846 $38,350 $49,349 $27,000 Full ROI →
7 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Grad rate: 75.1%

-$520,776 $25,831 $49,349 $0 Full ROI →
8 Biology, General.

Grad rate: 75.1%

-$662,133 $20,552 $49,349 $26,502 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.