Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Western Oregon University by ROI

Every Bachelor's Degree major at Western Oregon University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

Programs Analyzed

13

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$177,589

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$23,975

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 +$218,060 $59,453 $23,975 $26,000 Full ROI →
2 Communication and Media Studies.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 -$45,896 $45,939 $23,975 $21,316 Full ROI →
3 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 -$60,820 $45,374 $23,975 $24,000 Full ROI →
4 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 -$117,668 $42,630 $23,975 $25,458 Full ROI →
5 Gerontology.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 -$138,320 $39,879 $23,975 $0 Full ROI →
6 Business/Commerce, General.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 -$152,335 $40,832 $23,975 $24,500 Full ROI →
7 Biology, General.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 -$204,151 $38,433 $23,975 $27,342 Full ROI →
8 American Sign Language.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 -$212,182 $37,735 $23,975 $22,950 Full ROI →
9 Psychology, General.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 -$260,914 $35,332 $23,975 $23,448 Full ROI →
10 Public Health.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 -$269,982 $34,760 $23,975 $21,691 Full ROI →
11 Social Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 -$309,790 $32,993 $23,975 $25,000 Full ROI →
12 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 -$371,850 $30,025 $23,975 $27,000 Full ROI →
13 Health and Physical Education/Fitness.

Grad rate: 46.3%

 -$382,815 $29,308 $23,975 $24,500 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.