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Alfred University

NY · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
B
ROI Score
75/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering$34K$92K$129KBBUY
Mechanical Engineering$34K$92K$129KBBUY
Engineering, Other$34K$92K$129KBBUY
Materials Engineering$34K$92K$129KBBUY
Biomedical/Bioengineering$34K$92K$129KBBUY
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other$40K$65K$89KCCAUTION
Business Administration, Management and Operations$40K$65K$89KCCAUTION
Accounting and Related Services$40K$65K$89KCCAUTION
Finance and Financial Management Services$40K$65K$89KCCAUTION
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$44K$62K$86KCCAUTION
Political Science and Government$40K$58K$78KDCAUTION
Biology$40K$55K$74KDCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$40K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$40K$50K$68KDCAUTION
Psychology$40K$48K$65KDCAUTION
History$42K$50K$68KDCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$40K$50K$67KDAVOID
English Language and Literature$42K$48K$64KDAVOID
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$40K$45K$60KFAVOID
Fine and Studio Arts$42K$42K$57KFAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Alfred University earns a grade of B, with median debt of $34K and year-5 earnings of $129K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Alfred University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Alfred University. For example, Ceramic Sciences and Engineering graduates have median debt of $34K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Ceramic Sciences and Engineering with median year-5 earnings of $129K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).