Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at University of Dubuque by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at University of Dubuque ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$141,389
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$51,060
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
+$233,120 | $63,868 | $51,060 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Air Transportation.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
+$144,482 | $61,208 | $51,060 | $26,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
+$56,557 | $57,048 | $51,060 | $29,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
+$46,710 | $56,505 | $51,060 | $29,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
-$105,330 | $48,768 | $51,060 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
-$131,410 | $47,464 | $51,060 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
-$155,756 | $46,002 | $51,060 | $23,375 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
-$237,660 | $40,329 | $51,060 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
-$322,846 | $37,930 | $51,060 | $27,560 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
-$330,910 | $37,489 | $51,060 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
-$355,247 | $36,347 | $51,060 | $28,109 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
-$538,380 | $25,293 | $51,060 | $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.