Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Willamette University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Willamette 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
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$292,582
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$62,112
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 74.5% |
+$36,107 | $57,544 | $62,112 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 74.5% |
-$121,937 | $49,845 | $62,112 | $22,511 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 74.5% |
-$139,144 | $48,905 | $62,112 | $21,331 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 74.5% |
-$291,266 | $41,516 | $62,112 | $24,547 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 74.5% |
-$303,337 | $40,935 | $62,112 | $24,881 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 74.5% |
-$316,243 | $39,994 | $62,112 | $20,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 74.5% |
-$397,862 | $36,208 | $62,112 | $24,870 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Anthropology.
Grad rate: 74.5% |
-$423,308 | $33,257 | $62,112 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 74.5% |
-$461,787 | $32,785 | $62,112 | $21,511 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 74.5% |
-$507,048 | $29,070 | $62,112 | $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.