University of California-Santa Cruz
CA · Public · 100% graduation rate
Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
91/100
ROI by Major
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $19K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Computer Engineering | $19K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $23K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Legal Professions and Studies | $23K | $55K | $77K | B | BUY |
| Sociology | $23K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Economics | $23K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $23K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Anthropology | $23K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $23K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $23K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $23K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Cognitive Science | $23K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $23K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $23K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $24K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies | $23K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $23K | $45K | $60K | C | CAUTION |
| Design and Applied Arts | $24K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $24K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |