University of Virginia-Main Campus
VA · Public · 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 and Information Sciences | $20K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $20K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Statistics | $20K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Biomedical/Bioengineering | $20K | $92K | $129K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Chemistry | $20K | $65K | $90K | B | BUY |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $24K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $26K | $62K | $86K | B | BUY |
| Economics | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Architecture | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Communication and Media Studies | $24K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $25K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Romance Languages | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $25K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $24K | $45K | $61K | C | CAUTION |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $24K | $42K | $58K | C | CAUTION |
| Public Policy Analysis | $24K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |