Carleton College
MN · Private · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
92/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $17K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $17K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Statistics | $17K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Chemistry | $17K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Physics | $17K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $17K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| General Social Sciences | $20K | $58K | $78K | B | BUY |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $20K | $58K | $78K | B | BUY |
| Economics | $20K | $58K | $78K | B | BUY |
| Biology | $20K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Cognitive Science | $20K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $20K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $21K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $20K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies | $20K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $21K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Area Studies | $20K | $45K | $60K | C | CAUTION |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $20K | $45K | $60K | C | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $21K | $42K | $57K | C | CAUTION |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $21K | $42K | $57K | C | CAUTION |