Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Utah Valley University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Utah Valley University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
33
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$38,999
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,172
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$884,533 | $90,930 | $15,172 | $24,725 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$685,151 | $80,275 | $15,172 | $14,563 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$676,833 | $80,064 | $15,172 | $17,599 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$597,198 | $75,872 | $15,172 | $14,484 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$474,442 | $70,174 | $15,172 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$402,599 | $66,025 | $15,172 | $12,750 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Air Transportation.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$376,327 | $65,437 | $15,172 | $23,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$279,744 | $60,071 | $15,172 | $15,546 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$272,292 | $59,462 | $15,172 | $12,044 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$268,803 | $59,827 | $15,172 | $20,036 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$195,964 | $55,997 | $15,172 | $17,250 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$95,449 | $50,735 | $15,172 | $13,750 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$68,323 | $49,899 | $15,172 | $21,458 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$48,672 | $48,764 | $15,172 | $19,200 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$47,950 | $48,648 | $15,172 | $18,016 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Biotechnology.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$14,937 | $46,895 | $15,172 | $16,500 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$33,415 | $44,809 | $15,172 | $21,413 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$89,833 | $41,806 | $15,172 | $18,715 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$90,688 | $41,850 | $15,172 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
History.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$112,808 | $39,394 | $15,172 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$120,178 | $39,984 | $15,172 | $14,200 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$154,221 | $38,108 | $15,172 | $11,625 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$159,248 | $37,072 | $15,172 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$171,898 | $37,469 | $15,172 | $15,252 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$216,964 | $35,575 | $15,172 | $20,575 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
American Sign Language.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$261,838 | $33,074 | $15,172 | $16,763 | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$278,075 | $32,700 | $15,172 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
| 28 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$320,696 | $30,114 | $15,172 | $16,510 | Full ROI → |
| 29 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$330,650 | $29,631 | $15,172 | $16,728 | Full ROI → |
| 30 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$355,163 | $28,525 | $15,172 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 31 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$407,518 | $25,640 | $15,172 | $14,541 | Full ROI → |
| 32 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$424,984 | $24,734 | $15,172 | $14,057 | Full ROI → |
| 33 |
Music.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$574,068 | $16,331 | $15,172 | $0 | 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.