University of Dayton
ROI analysis for 30 degree programs. Sorted worst first.
| Major | Level | Debt | Earnings | Ratio | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $106,940 | $67,941 | 1.57x | TRAP |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | $23,562 | $17,002 | 1.39x | CAUTION |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | $25,125 | $23,411 | 1.07x | CAUTION |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | $25,000 | $25,442 | 0.98x | CAUTION |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | $24,125 | $28,277 | 0.85x | CAUTION |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | $26,000 | $31,458 | 0.83x | CAUTION |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | $26,000 | $34,305 | 0.76x | CAUTION |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | $29,476 | $42,350 | 0.7x | VIABLE |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | $28,780 | $41,347 | 0.7x | VIABLE |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | $24,398 | $34,893 | 0.7x | VIABLE |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | $24,687 | $37,605 | 0.66x | VIABLE |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | $25,000 | $39,856 | 0.63x | VIABLE |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | $20,872 | $34,569 | 0.6x | VIABLE |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | $24,750 | $45,685 | 0.54x | VIABLE |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | $23,750 | $47,795 | 0.5x | VIABLE |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | $26,973 | $55,463 | 0.49x | VIABLE |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | $19,985 | $41,471 | 0.48x | VIABLE |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | $25,492 | $52,813 | 0.48x | VIABLE |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor's | $26,500 | $59,946 | 0.44x | VIABLE |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | $27,000 | $62,507 | 0.43x | VIABLE |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | $22,698 | $54,059 | 0.42x | VIABLE |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | $22,500 | $54,158 | 0.42x | VIABLE |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | $26,500 | $63,857 | 0.41x | VIABLE |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | $25,625 | $62,126 | 0.41x | VIABLE |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | $26,090 | $65,400 | 0.4x | VIABLE |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | $18,786 | $47,984 | 0.39x | VIABLE |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | $26,500 | $69,024 | 0.38x | VIABLE |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | $23,758 | $65,339 | 0.36x | VIABLE |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | $26,750 | $75,715 | 0.35x | VIABLE |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | $22,999 | $68,637 | 0.34x | VIABLE |