Stanford University
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 | $20K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $20K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Applied Mathematics | $20K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Engineering, Other | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Biomedical/Bioengineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Engineering-Related Fields | $23K | $65K | $92K | B | BUY |
| Physics | $20K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | $20K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $23K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Economics | $23K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $23K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Human Biology | $23K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $23K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Cognitive Science | $23K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Science, Technology and Society | $23K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| History | $24K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $23K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $24K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |