Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at University of the Pacific by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at University of the Pacific ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
17
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$226,783
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$68,173
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$1,794,723 | $146,417 | $68,173 | $15,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering-Related Fields.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$669,588 | $89,114 | $68,173 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$568,488 | $84,059 | $68,173 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$566,608 | $83,965 | $68,173 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$429,438 | $78,929 | $68,173 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$366,323 | $75,402 | $68,173 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$245,683 | $69,849 | $68,173 | $28,596 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$187,678 | $66,571 | $68,173 | $23,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$144,473 | $64,107 | $68,173 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$47,198 | $59,817 | $68,173 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
-$24,326 | $55,847 | $68,173 | $21,166 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
-$35,652 | $53,852 | $68,173 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
-$102,607 | $51,888 | $68,173 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
-$182,500 | $48,100 | $68,173 | $23,562 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
-$225,894 | $45,943 | $68,173 | $23,750 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
-$284,566 | $42,789 | $68,173 | $20,485 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
-$309,332 | $41,788 | $68,173 | $24,000 | 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.