University of California-Merced
ROI analysis for 14 degree programs. Sorted worst first.
| Major | Level | Debt | Earnings | Ratio | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | Bachelor's | $20,105 | $27,909 | 0.72x | VIABLE |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $17,500 | $24,524 | 0.71x | VIABLE |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $16,500 | $23,722 | 0.7x | VIABLE |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $19,303 | $30,771 | 0.63x | VIABLE |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $18,000 | $29,685 | 0.61x | VIABLE |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $17,132 | $28,521 | 0.6x | VIABLE |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's | $20,816 | $38,420 | 0.54x | VIABLE |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Bachelor's | $20,619 | $40,917 | 0.5x | VIABLE |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $15,250 | $32,099 | 0.48x | VIABLE |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor's | $15,500 | $32,755 | 0.47x | VIABLE |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | $14,500 | $37,397 | 0.39x | VIABLE |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $16,000 | $41,245 | 0.39x | VIABLE |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $19,003 | $54,675 | 0.35x | VIABLE |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $18,498 | $55,936 | 0.33x | VIABLE |