American University
DC · Private · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $20K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $24K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $24K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Public Health | $26K | $62K | $86K | B | BUY |
| Legal Professions and Studies | $24K | $55K | $77K | B | BUY |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Economics | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Sociology | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $24K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $24K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Journalism | $24K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Communication and Media Studies | $24K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $24K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $25K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $24K | $50K | $67K | C | CAUTION |
| Area Studies | $24K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |