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.