Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at University of the Arts by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at University of the Arts ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$602,168
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$70,834
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry.
Grad rate: 67.6% |
-$504,816 | $30,926 | $70,834 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
Grad rate: 67.6% |
-$573,312 | $29,322 | $70,834 | $26,975 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 67.6% |
-$580,886 | $28,945 | $70,834 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 67.6% |
-$587,546 | $28,612 | $70,834 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Dance.
Grad rate: 67.6% |
-$626,326 | $26,673 | $70,834 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 67.6% |
-$642,726 | $25,853 | $70,834 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 67.6% |
-$644,746 | $25,752 | $70,834 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Music.
Grad rate: 67.6% |
-$656,986 | $25,140 | $70,834 | $27,000 | 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.