Princeton University
NJ · 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 |
| Mathematics | $20K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Operations Research | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Civil Engineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Chemical Engineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Chemistry | $20K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Physics | $20K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Economics | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Sociology | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Anthropology | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| History | $25K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $25K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Public Policy Analysis | $24K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |