Northwestern University
IL · Private · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $20K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Information Science/Studies | $20K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $20K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Statistics | $20K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Biomedical/Bioengineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Industrial Engineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Public Health | $26K | $62K | $86K | B | BUY |
| Economics | $23K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $23K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $23K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $23K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $23K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $23K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $25K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $25K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $23K | $42K | $57K | C | CAUTION |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Music | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |