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Bachelor’s Degrees With the Best Return on Investment

Before you enroll in a bachelor’s degree program, find out which college degrees offer the best ROI.

Earning a bachelor’s degree is a great way to invest in yourself, giving you more career opportunities and increasing your salary potential after you graduate. If you’re looking to earn a degree from an accredited online college, you’re probably wondering which degree program will yield the best return on your investment. Before you decide where to focus your studies and enroll in your online courses, consider which degree program offers the best value and has the potential to lead you to a high-earning career.

Bachelor’s Degrees With the Best Return on Investment


 

Nursing

Every doctor’s office, hospital, and emergency room needs a team of highly skilled nurses, and the job outlook for registered nurses (RN) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is strong. By 2026, the job market for RNs is expected to grow by 15% and add more than 438,000 jobs in the U.S.* An RN who goes on to become a nurse anesthetist, nurse midwife, or nurse practitioner can earn $107,460 per year.* If you’re looking for a career in healthcare, take the first step by enrolling in a nursing degree program that offers online classes.

Communication

Whether you’re interested in going into advertising, marketing, media, or public relations, a BS in Communication is the degree for you. In a 2016 survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, excellent verbal communication was the most important skill employers said they looked for in a job candidate.† A great communicator can be well compensated—public relations managers earned a median annual pay of $107,320 in 2016, while advertising, promotions, and marketing managers earned $127,560.*

How Can You Get Started?

You can elevate your career and expand your job options with a bachelor’s degree, and earning a degree from an accredited online college has never been easier. Walden University offers a wide range of online bachelor’s programs that allow you to fit your studies into your current schedule, with personal advisors to help keep you on track. In fact, Washington Monthly magazine ranked Walden as one of the top 20 colleges for adult learners in 2016.‡

Walden University is an accredited institution offering a range of bachelor’s programs online. Expand your career options and earn your degree using a convenient, flexible learning platform that fits your busy life.


*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, on the internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh.

†National Association of Colleges and Employers, Employers: Verbal Communication Most Important Candidate Skill, on the internet at www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/employers-verbal-communication-most-important-candidate-skill.

‡Washington Monthly, 2016 College Guide and Rankings, on the internet at https://washingtonmonthly.com/college_guide?ranking=best-colleges-for-adult-learners-4-year-colleges.

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, www.hlcommission.org.

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