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Canisius University

NY · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100

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 Science$21K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Economics$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Political Science and Government$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$25K$55K$74KCBUY
Zoology/Animal Biology$25K$55K$74KCBUY
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
History$26K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Journalism$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$25K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Research and Experimental Psychology$25K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$25K$50K$67KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$26K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$25K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Special Education and Teaching$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Canisius University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $21K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Canisius 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 Canisius University. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $21K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science 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).