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Blackburn College

IL · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
85/100

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
Computer Software and Media Applications$28K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$28K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer Science$28K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$28K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$33K$65K$89KCBUY
Political Science and Government$33K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$33K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$33K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$33K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$33K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$33K$50K$67KDCAUTION
Psychology$33K$48K$65KDCAUTION
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$35K$48K$64KDCAUTION
Teaching Assistants/Aides$33K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$33K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$33K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$33K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Visual and Performing Arts$35K$42K$57KDAVOID
Fine and Studio Arts$35K$42K$57KDAVOID
Music$35K$42K$57KDAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Blackburn College earns a grade of A, with median debt of $28K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Blackburn College 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 Blackburn College. For example, Computer Software and Media Applications graduates have median debt of $28K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Software and Media Applications with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

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).