Occidental College
CA · 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 | $21K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $21K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Chemistry | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Physics | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Sociology | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Economics | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | $24K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Cognitive Science | $24K | $52K | $72K | C | CAUTION |
| Philosophy | $25K | $52K | $70K | C | CAUTION |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $24K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $25K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $24K | $42K | $58K | C | CAUTION |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Music | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |