Western Oregon University
OR · 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 | $21K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Information Science/Studies | $21K | $95K | $147K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Mathematics | $21K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Business/Commerce | $25K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Public Health | $28K | $62K | $86K | B | BUY |
| Social Sciences | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Sociology | $25K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $25K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Gerontology | $25K | $52K | $72K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $25K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Communication and Media Studies | $25K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $25K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $25K | $50K | $67K | C | CAUTION |
| American Sign Language | $25K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $27K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Education | $25K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $25K | $42K | $58K | D | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $27K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Music | $27K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |