Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at West Virginia State University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at West Virginia State University 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
-$313,634
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,906
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 34.5% |
-$220,862 | $36,756 | $19,906 | $26,932 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 34.5% |
-$229,854 | $36,314 | $19,906 | $27,045 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
History.
Grad rate: 34.5% |
-$239,704 | $33,996 | $19,906 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 34.5% |
-$281,754 | $34,416 | $19,906 | $37,371 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 34.5% |
-$301,095 | $32,672 | $19,906 | $25,860 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 34.5% |
-$316,707 | $32,224 | $19,906 | $30,788 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 34.5% |
-$346,282 | $30,768 | $19,906 | $31,125 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 34.5% |
-$572,815 | $19,116 | $19,906 | $26,305 | 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.