Best Bachelor's Degree Programs at Yale University by ROI
Every Bachelor's Degree major at Yale 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
+$386,483
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$85,120
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$2,178,367 | $168,803 | $85,120 | $12,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$899,275 | $104,899 | $85,120 | $13,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$621,652 | $91,001 | $85,120 | $13,250 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$151,990 | $67,636 | $85,120 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
History.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
-$34,480 | $58,110 | $85,120 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
-$104,860 | $53,781 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Area Studies.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
-$248,180 | $46,615 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
-$371,900 | $40,429 | $85,120 | $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.