Purdue University Global
ROI analysis for 31 degree programs. Sorted worst first.
| Major | Level | Debt | Earnings | Ratio | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Master's | $68,412 | $42,335 | 1.62x | TRAP |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Bachelor's | $51,706 | $35,749 | 1.45x | CAUTION |
| Law | Degree | $81,926 | $65,825 | 1.24x | CAUTION |
| Human Services, General | Master's | $44,397 | $37,890 | 1.17x | CAUTION |
| Behavioral Sciences | Master's | $47,692 | $41,307 | 1.15x | CAUTION |
| Public Health | Master's | $49,049 | $44,414 | 1.1x | CAUTION |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $39,582 | $36,801 | 1.08x | CAUTION |
| Public Administration | Master's | $49,396 | $46,107 | 1.07x | CAUTION |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's | $34,836 | $32,530 | 1.07x | CAUTION |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | Master's | $50,532 | $47,499 | 1.06x | CAUTION |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $44,469 | $42,490 | 1.05x | CAUTION |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Master's | $41,083 | $39,070 | 1.05x | CAUTION |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Master's | $48,204 | $47,873 | 1.01x | CAUTION |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $51,878 | $52,920 | 0.98x | CAUTION |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | Degree | $61,500 | $65,059 | 0.95x | CAUTION |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $37,774 | $41,481 | 0.91x | CAUTION |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $44,815 | $50,875 | 0.88x | CAUTION |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | $50,837 | $58,990 | 0.86x | CAUTION |
| Accounting and Related Services | Master's | $44,850 | $54,867 | 0.82x | CAUTION |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | Bachelor's | $27,125 | $33,198 | 0.82x | CAUTION |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $30,582 | $37,259 | 0.82x | CAUTION |
| Criminology | Associate | $21,000 | $26,926 | 0.78x | CAUTION |
| Fire Protection | Master's | $36,322 | $49,079 | 0.74x | VIABLE |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $25,921 | $36,626 | 0.71x | VIABLE |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | $19,000 | $26,685 | 0.71x | VIABLE |
| Business/Commerce, General | Associate | $21,687 | $34,634 | 0.63x | VIABLE |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | $26,963 | $47,697 | 0.57x | VIABLE |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's | $32,463 | $69,832 | 0.46x | VIABLE |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $19,503 | $46,308 | 0.42x | VIABLE |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Degree | $38,154 | $92,778 | 0.41x | VIABLE |
| Legal Support Services | Degree | $14,115 | $36,323 | 0.39x | VIABLE |