Amherst College
MA · Private · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
91/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $19K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $19K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Statistics | $19K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Chemistry | $19K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Physics | $19K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $22K | $55K | $77K | B | BUY |
| Economics | $22K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $22K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $22K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $22K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $22K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| History | $24K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $22K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Philosophy | $24K | $52K | $70K | C | CAUTION |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $22K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Romance Languages | $22K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $24K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Area Studies | $22K | $45K | $60K | C | CAUTION |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $22K | $45K | $60K | C | CAUTION |
| Music | $24K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |