Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at University of California-Merced by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at University of California-Merced ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$70,011
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,098
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
+$349,121 | $68,164 | $37,098 | $19,086 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
+$341,853 | $67,761 | $37,098 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
+$138,388 | $57,642 | $37,098 | $19,303 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
+$43,842 | $53,045 | $37,098 | $21,234 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
-$4,232 | $50,288 | $37,098 | $16,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Applied Mathematics.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
-$29,722 | $49,047 | $37,098 | $16,497 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
-$58,479 | $47,958 | $37,098 | $21,665 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
-$147,650 | $43,274 | $37,098 | $18,325 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
-$161,282 | $42,368 | $37,098 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Cognitive Science.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
-$198,182 | $40,928 | $37,098 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
-$227,717 | $39,215 | $37,098 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
-$303,497 | $35,427 | $37,098 | $17,515 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
-$326,067 | $34,230 | $37,098 | $16,500 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
History.
Grad rate: 68.3% |
-$396,536 | $30,636 | $37,098 | $15,455 | 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.