Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Whitman College by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Whitman College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$293,614
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$75,042
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 85.8% |
+$124,347 | $64,407 | $75,042 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Grad rate: 85.8% |
-$273,568 | $43,330 | $75,042 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 85.8% |
-$327,696 | $41,844 | $75,042 | $18,080 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 85.8% |
-$373,616 | $39,355 | $75,042 | $15,221 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 85.8% |
-$617,540 | $27,262 | $75,042 | $16,750 | 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.