Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Wellesley College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Wellesley College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$51,303
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$83,050
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$1,309,237 | $124,973 | $83,050 | $13,350 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$414,573 | $80,094 | $83,050 | $11,190 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$77,900 | $62,505 | $83,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$74,960 | $62,358 | $83,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
-$34,540 | $56,883 | $83,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
-$145,314 | $52,030 | $83,050 | $10,159 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Area Studies.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
-$244,198 | $47,043 | $83,050 | $9,525 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
-$259,655 | $46,471 | $83,050 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
-$287,180 | $45,061 | $83,050 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
-$392,745 | $39,658 | $83,050 | $10,152 | 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.