Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Washington College by ROI

Every Bachelor's Degree major at Washington College 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

-$238,233

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$70,191

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Business/Commerce, General.

Grad rate: 72.7%

+$133,266 $64,524 $70,191 $27,000 Full ROI →
2 Economics.

Grad rate: 72.7%

+$8,926 $58,307 $70,191 $27,000 Full ROI →
3 Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Grad rate: 72.7%

-$238,518 $45,903 $70,191 $26,529 Full ROI →
4 Psychology, General.

Grad rate: 72.7%

-$256,674 $45,027 $70,191 $27,000 Full ROI →
5 History.

Grad rate: 72.7%

-$293,404 $41,368 $70,191 $0 Full ROI →
6 Political Science and Government.

Grad rate: 72.7%

-$295,317 $42,941 $70,191 $24,721 Full ROI →
7 Biology, General.

Grad rate: 72.7%

-$434,334 $36,144 $70,191 $27,000 Full ROI →
8 English Language and Literature, General.

Grad rate: 72.7%

-$529,813 $31,367 $70,191 $26,955 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.