Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Tufts University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Tufts University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$9,328
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$84,600
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$1,071,795 | $113,556 | $84,600 | $15,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$881,120 | $102,976 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemical Engineering.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$498,240 | $83,832 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$471,702 | $83,710 | $84,600 | $17,850 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
+$290,505 | $74,559 | $84,600 | $16,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$92,628 | $55,485 | $84,600 | $17,725 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$144,784 | $52,671 | $84,600 | $14,670 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$153,489 | $52,337 | $84,600 | $16,170 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Area Studies.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$229,040 | $47,468 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$261,026 | $46,974 | $84,600 | $16,375 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$341,580 | $41,841 | $84,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$374,237 | $41,440 | $84,600 | $18,250 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$431,897 | $38,422 | $84,600 | $16,250 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Biopsychology.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$438,870 | $38,259 | $84,600 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 93.5% |
-$605,887 | $30,330 | $84,600 | $25,250 | 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.