Harvard University
MA · Private · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
85/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $27K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Applied Mathematics | $27K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $27K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Statistics | $27K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Engineering Science | $27K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Chemistry | $27K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Physics | $27K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Social Sciences | $32K | $58K | $78K | C | CAUTION |
| Economics | $32K | $58K | $78K | C | CAUTION |
| Political Science and Government | $32K | $58K | $78K | C | CAUTION |
| Sociology | $32K | $58K | $78K | C | CAUTION |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $32K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $32K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $32K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Natural Sciences | $32K | $52K | $72K | C | CAUTION |
| Philosophy | $33K | $52K | $70K | D | CAUTION |
| History | $33K | $50K | $68K | D | CAUTION |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $32K | $48K | $65K | D | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $33K | $48K | $64K | D | CAUTION |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $32K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |