Overview

• Analysis finds engineering degrees lead with a 326.6% ROI and median five-year earnings of $500,000.
• Computer science graduates achieve a 310.3% return, with five-year median wages of $475,000.
• Nursing, accounting and biochemistry follow with ROIs of 280.9%, 261.3% and 248.2% respectively.
• Specific roles such as computer and information systems managers top occupation ROI rankings at 553.7%.
• Average four-year tuition costs of $153,080 and $1.6 trillion in federal student debt underscore the need to consider personal interests and career goals alongside ROI.