Columbia University in the City of New York
NY · Private · 99% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
81/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $32K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $32K | $78K | $126K | B | BUY |
| Applied Mathematics | $32K | $78K | $126K | B | BUY |
| Statistics | $32K | $78K | $126K | B | BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $32K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Biomedical/Bioengineering | $32K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Operations Research | $32K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Sociology | $38K | $58K | $78K | C | CAUTION |
| Economics | $38K | $58K | $78K | C | CAUTION |
| Political Science and Government | $38K | $58K | $78K | C | CAUTION |
| Sustainability Studies | $38K | $52K | $72K | D | CAUTION |
| Biology | $38K | $55K | $74K | D | CAUTION |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $38K | $55K | $74K | D | CAUTION |
| Philosophy | $40K | $52K | $70K | D | CAUTION |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $38K | $48K | $65K | D | CAUTION |
| History | $40K | $50K | $68K | D | CAUTION |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies | $38K | $48K | $65K | D | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $40K | $48K | $64K | D | AVOID |
| Area Studies | $38K | $45K | $60K | D | AVOID |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | $40K | $42K | $57K | F | AVOID |