Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at University of Chicago by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at University of Chicago 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
+$32,480
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$86,856
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
+$1,656,016 | $142,172 | $86,856 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
+$715,000 | $96,012 | $86,856 | $13,197 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
+$418,976 | $81,130 | $86,856 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
+$259,161 | $73,510 | $86,856 | $17,492 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
History.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
+$115,536 | $65,148 | $86,856 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
+$50,431 | $63,074 | $86,856 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
-$164,349 | $52,065 | $86,856 | $13,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
-$186,159 | $51,312 | $86,856 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Physics.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
-$236,584 | $47,542 | $86,856 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
-$327,004 | $43,021 | $86,856 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
-$334,724 | $42,635 | $86,856 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
-$451,024 | $36,820 | $86,856 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Philosophy.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
-$504,929 | $35,653 | $86,856 | $22,641 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Anthropology.
Grad rate: 95.2% |
-$555,624 | $31,590 | $86,856 | $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.