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Columbia University in the City of New York

NY · Private · 99% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
81/100

ROI by Major

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$32K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$32K$78K$126KBBUY
Applied Mathematics$32K$78K$126KBBUY
Statistics$32K$78K$126KBBUY
Mechanical Engineering$32K$92K$129KBBUY
Biomedical/Bioengineering$32K$92K$129KBBUY
Operations Research$32K$92K$129KBBUY
Sociology$38K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Economics$38K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Political Science and Government$38K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Sustainability Studies$38K$52K$72KDCAUTION
Biology$38K$55K$74KDCAUTION
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$38K$55K$74KDCAUTION
Philosophy$40K$52K$70KDCAUTION
Research and Experimental Psychology$38K$48K$65KDCAUTION
History$40K$50K$68KDCAUTION
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies$38K$48K$65KDCAUTION
English Language and Literature$40K$48K$64KDAVOID
Area Studies$38K$45K$60KDAVOID
Visual and Performing Arts, Other$40K$42K$57KFAVOID