Portland State University
OR · Public · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
87/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $25K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $25K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $29K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Marketing | $29K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Accounting and Related Services | $29K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $29K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $29K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $32K | $62K | $86K | B | BUY |
| Public Health | $32K | $62K | $86K | C | BUY |
| Social Sciences | $29K | $58K | $78K | C | CAUTION |
| Political Science and Government | $29K | $58K | $78K | C | CAUTION |
| Biology | $29K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | $29K | $52K | $72K | C | CAUTION |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $29K | $52K | $72K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $29K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $29K | $50K | $67K | D | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $30K | $48K | $64K | D | CAUTION |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $29K | $45K | $61K | D | CAUTION |
| Social Work | $29K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Design and Applied Arts | $30K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |