Colby College
ME · 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 | $21K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $21K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Chemistry | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Physics | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Economics | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Sociology | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $25K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| International/Globalization Studies | $25K | $52K | $72K | C | CAUTION |
| Biology | $25K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | $25K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $25K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $25K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $26K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Romance Languages | $25K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $26K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $26K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Education | $25K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Area Studies | $25K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |