Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Upper Iowa University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Upper Iowa University 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
-$152,011
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$48,422
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
+$200,716 | $64,083 | $48,422 | $35,004 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
+$147,582 | $61,156 | $48,422 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$21,583 | $52,336 | $48,422 | $25,641 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$84,418 | $49,556 | $48,422 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$86,859 | $49,667 | $48,422 | $34,453 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$106,904 | $49,488 | $48,422 | $46,649 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$134,108 | $46,734 | $48,422 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$142,658 | $47,090 | $48,422 | $37,608 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$153,526 | $46,776 | $48,422 | $41,006 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$178,666 | $44,253 | $48,422 | $22,251 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$195,578 | $43,728 | $48,422 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Criminology.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$284,601 | $40,387 | $48,422 | $43,447 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$317,564 | $37,548 | $48,422 | $25,805 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$343,483 | $37,310 | $48,422 | $41,478 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$344,130 | $37,019 | $48,422 | $37,646 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$386,401 | $35,428 | $48,422 | $45,388 | 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.