St Olaf College
MN · Private · 99% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100
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 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $27K | $62K | $86K | B | BUY |
| General Social Sciences | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Economics | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $25K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $25K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $26K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $25K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Romance Languages | $25K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $26K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25K | $42K | $58K | D | CAUTION |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $25K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $25K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Social Work | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Music | $26K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $26K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |