Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Swarthmore College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Swarthmore College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$140,127
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$80,014
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 93.9% |
+$1,119,264 | $113,966 | $80,014 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 93.9% |
+$581,439 | $88,391 | $80,014 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 93.9% |
-$263,236 | $44,841 | $80,014 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Education, Other.
Grad rate: 93.9% |
-$301,176 | $42,944 | $80,014 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 93.9% |
-$435,656 | $36,220 | $80,014 | $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.