Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at University of Mississippi by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at University of Mississippi ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
28
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$42,336
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,692
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$396,402 | $69,021 | $27,692 | $24,629 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$272,042 | $62,558 | $27,692 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$264,807 | $62,635 | $27,692 | $27,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$249,234 | $61,448 | $27,692 | $21,450 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$160,699 | $57,136 | $27,692 | $23,150 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$127,410 | $55,453 | $27,692 | $22,875 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$118,297 | $54,297 | $27,692 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$104,294 | $54,406 | $27,692 | $24,487 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$102,132 | $52,645 | $27,692 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$76,637 | $52,889 | $27,692 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$49,498 | $51,730 | $27,692 | $25,432 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$38,542 | $51,153 | $27,692 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
+$5,522 | $48,827 | $27,692 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$2,261 | $48,878 | $27,692 | $21,521 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$36,148 | $47,486 | $27,692 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$42,773 | $46,878 | $27,692 | $21,900 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
History.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$45,673 | $46,787 | $27,692 | $22,700 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Journalism.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$120,191 | $43,164 | $27,692 | $24,225 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$160,378 | $41,180 | $27,692 | $24,600 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$223,123 | $37,937 | $27,692 | $23,034 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$239,138 | $37,078 | $27,692 | $22,171 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$283,002 | $34,707 | $27,692 | $19,537 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$290,898 | $34,411 | $27,692 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$302,493 | $33,865 | $27,692 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$308,622 | $33,489 | $27,692 | $20,470 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$335,711 | $32,523 | $27,692 | $26,225 | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$359,529 | $31,046 | $27,692 | $21,986 | Full ROI → |
| 28 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 68.1% |
-$400,985 | $29,207 | $27,692 | $25,450 | 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.