Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Union College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Union College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$63,218
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$81,627
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 85.0% |
+$319,002 | $76,098 | $81,627 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 85.0% |
+$286,162 | $74,456 | $81,627 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Grad rate: 85.0% |
+$94,292 | $63,040 | $81,627 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Grad rate: 85.0% |
-$44,663 | $57,779 | $81,627 | $24,989 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 85.0% |
-$101,543 | $54,902 | $81,627 | $24,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 85.0% |
-$223,668 | $47,142 | $81,627 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 85.0% |
-$224,448 | $47,103 | $81,627 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 85.0% |
-$311,421 | $44,570 | $81,627 | $26,899 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 85.0% |
-$362,683 | $41,845 | $81,627 | $24,500 | 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.