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Chadron State College

NE · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
91/100

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
Mathematics$17K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Physical Sciences$17K$65K$90KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$20K$65K$89KBBUY
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$20K$52K$72KCBUY
Biology$20K$55K$74KCBUY
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$20K$52K$72KCBUY
Psychology$20K$48K$65KCCAUTION
History$21K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$20K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Plant Sciences$20K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$20K$50K$67KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$21K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$20K$45K$60KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$20K$45K$60KCCAUTION
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other$20K$42K$58KCCAUTION
Special Education and Teaching$20K$45K$60KCCAUTION
Social Work$20K$42K$57KCCAUTION
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences$20K$42K$57KCCAUTION
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$21K$42K$57KCCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$21K$42K$57KCCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Chadron State College earns a grade of A, with median debt of $17K and year-5 earnings of $126K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Chadron State 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 Chadron State College. For example, Mathematics graduates have median debt of $17K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Mathematics with median year-5 earnings of $126K. 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).