Baylor University
ROI analysis for 44 degree programs. Sorted worst first.
| Major | Level | Debt | Earnings | Ratio | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | Doctoral | $172,756 | $75,072 | 2.3x | TRAP |
| Music | Bachelor's | $26,500 | $14,901 | 1.78x | TRAP |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | Bachelor's | $27,000 | $18,860 | 1.43x | CAUTION |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Bachelor's | $24,130 | $17,218 | 1.4x | CAUTION |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $24,200 | $17,954 | 1.35x | CAUTION |
| Anthropology | Bachelor's | $27,000 | $20,471 | 1.32x | CAUTION |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $23,165 | $20,866 | 1.11x | CAUTION |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | Bachelor's | $25,000 | $22,864 | 1.09x | CAUTION |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $25,000 | $24,558 | 1.02x | CAUTION |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $25,000 | $24,478 | 1.02x | CAUTION |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $40,158 | $42,755 | 0.94x | CAUTION |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | Bachelor's | $26,500 | $28,811 | 0.92x | CAUTION |
| Social Work | Master's | $37,754 | $41,479 | 0.91x | CAUTION |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $25,500 | $28,951 | 0.88x | CAUTION |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $25,937 | $29,875 | 0.87x | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $26,000 | $30,583 | 0.85x | CAUTION |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $19,500 | $23,100 | 0.84x | CAUTION |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | Master's | $42,969 | $58,714 | 0.73x | VIABLE |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's | $20,000 | $28,776 | 0.7x | VIABLE |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | $26,500 | $38,671 | 0.69x | VIABLE |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | $27,000 | $39,868 | 0.68x | VIABLE |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Master's | $30,674 | $47,442 | 0.65x | VIABLE |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $23,250 | $36,068 | 0.64x | VIABLE |
| Journalism | Bachelor's | $23,525 | $37,631 | 0.63x | VIABLE |
| Design and Applied Arts | Bachelor's | $25,750 | $44,506 | 0.58x | VIABLE |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $22,409 | $38,881 | 0.58x | VIABLE |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $54,384 | $96,204 | 0.57x | VIABLE |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's | $27,000 | $49,234 | 0.55x | VIABLE |
| Business/Managerial Economics | Bachelor's | $22,500 | $47,522 | 0.47x | VIABLE |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $22,250 | $46,883 | 0.47x | VIABLE |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $21,525 | $45,337 | 0.47x | VIABLE |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | Bachelor's | $20,625 | $43,995 | 0.47x | VIABLE |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | Bachelor's | $19,012 | $44,803 | 0.42x | VIABLE |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $26,096 | $63,921 | 0.41x | VIABLE |
| Real Estate | Bachelor's | $20,500 | $51,139 | 0.4x | VIABLE |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's | $20,475 | $51,807 | 0.4x | VIABLE |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Bachelor's | $23,000 | $62,614 | 0.37x | VIABLE |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $22,056 | $61,433 | 0.36x | VIABLE |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $22,362 | $63,243 | 0.35x | VIABLE |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $21,500 | $60,896 | 0.35x | VIABLE |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $27,000 | $79,793 | 0.34x | VIABLE |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's | $21,500 | $67,702 | 0.32x | VIABLE |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | Bachelor's | $20,500 | $71,388 | 0.29x | VIABLE |
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | $15,000 | $60,012 | 0.25x | VIABLE |