University of Southern California
CA · Private · 100% 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 |
| Applied Mathematics | $21K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $25K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Public Health | $28K | $62K | $86K | B | BUY |
| Economics | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Real Estate Development | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Human Biology | $25K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $25K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Journalism | $25K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $25K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Philosophy | $26K | $52K | $70K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $25K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $26K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $26K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $26K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | $26K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |