Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Virginia State University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Virginia State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$121,345
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,173
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
+$561,168 | $74,893 | $24,173 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
+$230,143 | $60,198 | $24,173 | $27,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
-$63,402 | $45,487 | $24,173 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
-$96,517 | $44,000 | $24,173 | $29,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
-$144,222 | $41,446 | $24,173 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
-$159,332 | $40,623 | $24,173 | $26,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
-$167,642 | $40,545 | $24,173 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
-$182,242 | $39,545 | $24,173 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
-$217,712 | $35,949 | $24,173 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
-$274,552 | $35,132 | $24,173 | $30,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
-$295,762 | $34,139 | $24,173 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
-$370,652 | $30,192 | $24,173 | $28,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 39.3% |
-$396,772 | $29,021 | $24,173 | $30,000 | 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.