Hampden-Sydney College
VA · Private · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
88/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $20K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Applied Mathematics | $20K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Engineering Physics | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Chemistry | $20K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Physics | $20K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $24K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Economics | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Philosophy | $25K | $52K | $70K | C | CAUTION |
| Religion/Religious Studies | $25K | $52K | $70K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $25K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Romance Languages | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Germanic Languages | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $25K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |