Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at University of Rochester by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at University of Rochester ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
16
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$98,464
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,600
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$891,630 | $104,384 | $82,600 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$544,847 | $87,028 | $82,600 | $18,750 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemical Engineering.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$499,330 | $85,039 | $82,600 | $23,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$306,225 | $75,215 | $82,600 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$275,892 | $73,661 | $82,600 | $19,946 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$258,070 | $72,841 | $82,600 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$240,390 | $71,957 | $82,600 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$237,040 | $70,372 | $82,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$171,590 | $69,192 | $82,600 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$168,190 | $68,347 | $82,600 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$161,957 | $68,086 | $82,600 | $21,750 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Social Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$24,195 | $61,172 | $82,600 | $21,366 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
-$415,050 | $39,185 | $82,600 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
-$504,585 | $34,742 | $82,600 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
-$567,090 | $31,583 | $82,600 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Music.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
-$717,198 | $24,467 | $82,600 | $26,769 | 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.