Vanderbilt University
TN · 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 |
| Mathematics | $21K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Biomedical/Bioengineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Chemical Engineering | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Engineering Science | $21K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Social Sciences | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Economics | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Sociology | $24K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $24K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | BUY |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $24K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Cognitive Science | $24K | $52K | $72K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $26K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Romance Languages | $24K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $26K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Music | $26K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |