Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
NY · 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 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $21K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $21K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Biomedical/Bioengineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Chemical Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Civil Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Industrial Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Nuclear Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Computer Engineering Technologies | $24K | $65K | $92K | B | BUY |
| Physics | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Chemistry | $21K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $24K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $27K | $62K | $86K | B | BUY |
| Architecture | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Design and Applied Arts | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |