Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Troy University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Troy University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
23
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$216,780
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,816
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$121,246 | $54,113 | $21,816 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$52,876 | $50,859 | $21,816 | $27,437 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$72,814 | $44,545 | $21,816 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$85,019 | $43,901 | $21,816 | $26,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$90,634 | $43,519 | $21,816 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$119,584 | $40,384 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$126,504 | $40,038 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$188,113 | $38,839 | $21,816 | $27,874 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$197,234 | $38,189 | $21,816 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$197,829 | $37,653 | $21,816 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$224,254 | $36,973 | $21,816 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$225,810 | $37,028 | $21,816 | $28,968 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$265,559 | $34,769 | $21,816 | $24,945 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$275,774 | $34,262 | $21,816 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
History.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$281,659 | $34,204 | $21,816 | $28,500 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$288,364 | $33,700 | $21,816 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$307,639 | $33,040 | $21,816 | $30,500 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$314,991 | $32,183 | $21,816 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$324,212 | $32,051 | $21,816 | $28,125 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$331,124 | $31,562 | $21,816 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$367,133 | $30,113 | $21,816 | $31,207 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$413,129 | $28,643 | $21,816 | $43,500 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$462,701 | $24,978 | $21,816 | $25,924 | 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.