Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at University of Wisconsin-Parkside by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at University of Wisconsin-Parkside ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$27,019
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,768
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 39.9% |
+$303,926 | $62,261 | $16,768 | $25,349 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 39.9% |
+$187,242 | $55,712 | $16,768 | $14,760 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 39.9% |
-$5,376 | $46,502 | $16,768 | $20,996 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 39.9% |
-$56,147 | $43,957 | $16,768 | $20,900 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 39.9% |
-$93,897 | $42,059 | $16,768 | $20,745 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 39.9% |
-$96,389 | $42,306 | $16,768 | $26,250 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 39.9% |
-$139,212 | $40,148 | $16,768 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 39.9% |
-$316,298 | $31,184 | $16,768 | $24,375 | 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.