Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
VA · Public · 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 and Information Sciences | $22K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mechanical Engineering | $22K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Computer Engineering | $22K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering | $22K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Civil Engineering | $22K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Industrial Engineering | $22K | $92K | $129K | B | BUY |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $25K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $25K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Marketing | $25K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $25K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Sociology | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $25K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Data Visualization | $25K | $52K | $72K | C | CAUTION |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $25K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $25K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Animal Sciences | $25K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $25K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |