California Institute of Technology
CA · Private · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $22K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Information Science/Studies | $22K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Applied Mathematics | $22K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $22K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Materials Engineering | $22K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Engineering | $22K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $22K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Biomedical/Bioengineering | $22K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $22K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Chemical Engineering | $22K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Physics | $22K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Chemistry | $22K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | $22K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $22K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Biology | $26K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $26K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $27K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |