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.