Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at University of Delaware by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at University of Delaware ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
43
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$154,669
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,347
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$781,231 | $88,641 | $29,347 | $25,334 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$555,585 | $77,403 | $29,347 | $25,990 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
International Business.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$552,084 | $77,043 | $29,347 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$533,033 | $76,288 | $29,347 | $26,177 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$507,847 | $75,052 | $29,347 | $26,522 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$493,903 | $74,317 | $29,347 | $25,962 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$478,922 | $73,638 | $29,347 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Chemical Engineering.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$475,913 | $73,424 | $29,347 | $26,058 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Management Information Systems and Services.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$473,913 | $73,270 | $29,347 | $25,258 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$473,893 | $73,189 | $29,347 | $24,073 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$365,566 | $67,828 | $29,347 | $24,893 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$361,267 | $67,654 | $29,347 | $25,500 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$309,882 | $65,051 | $29,347 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$278,874 | $63,450 | $29,347 | $24,250 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$255,709 | $62,360 | $29,347 | $25,261 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$254,009 | $62,275 | $29,347 | $25,261 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$252,136 | $62,225 | $29,347 | $25,908 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$225,702 | $60,842 | $29,347 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$216,349 | $60,506 | $29,347 | $26,950 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Cognitive Science.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$209,232 | $60,086 | $29,347 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$201,792 | $57,959 | $29,347 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$198,692 | $59,559 | $29,347 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Apparel and Textiles.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$192,304 | $59,054 | $29,347 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$175,324 | $58,178 | $29,347 | $22,850 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$103,228 | $54,741 | $29,347 | $25,336 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$71,608 | $53,160 | $29,347 | $25,336 | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$57,302 | $52,422 | $29,347 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 28 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
+$28,892 | $49,314 | $29,347 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 29 |
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$4,228 | $49,413 | $29,347 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 30 |
Criminology.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$17,902 | $48,573 | $29,347 | $23,685 | Full ROI → |
| 31 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$23,210 | $48,484 | $29,347 | $26,298 | Full ROI → |
| 32 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$69,548 | $46,147 | $29,347 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 33 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$76,635 | $45,725 | $29,347 | $24,998 | Full ROI → |
| 34 |
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$86,569 | $45,214 | $29,347 | $24,786 | Full ROI → |
| 35 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$107,800 | $44,144 | $29,347 | $24,661 | Full ROI → |
| 36 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$122,278 | $43,443 | $29,347 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 37 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$122,397 | $43,487 | $29,347 | $25,740 | Full ROI → |
| 38 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$152,165 | $41,909 | $29,347 | $24,413 | Full ROI → |
| 39 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$217,288 | $38,760 | $29,347 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 40 |
History.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$293,335 | $34,772 | $29,347 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 41 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$323,258 | $33,394 | $29,347 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 42 |
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$341,670 | $32,512 | $29,347 | $25,572 | Full ROI → |
| 43 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 79.2% |
-$475,123 | $25,862 | $29,347 | $25,908 | 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.