Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Western Governors University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Western Governors University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$216,574
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,464
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
+$681,048 | $80,509 | $14,464 | $23,167 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
+$643,093 | $78,577 | $14,464 | $22,660 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
+$525,836 | $72,823 | $14,464 | $24,272 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
+$465,584 | $68,172 | $14,464 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
+$431,155 | $68,593 | $14,464 | $31,740 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
+$317,226 | $62,245 | $14,464 | $22,087 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
+$137,583 | $53,290 | $14,464 | $22,489 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
+$78,340 | $50,243 | $14,464 | $21,232 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
-$118,039 | $40,689 | $14,464 | $25,158 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
-$130,001 | $40,090 | $14,464 | $25,145 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
-$189,514 | $36,955 | $14,464 | $22,784 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
-$243,416 | $32,722 | $14,464 | $0 | 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.