Goucher College
MD · Private · 100% graduation rate
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.
| Major | Median Debt | Year 1 Earnings | Year 5 Earnings | ROI Grade | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $26K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $26K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Sociology | $26K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Economics | $26K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $26K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $26K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $26K | $52K | $72K | C | CAUTION |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $26K | $52K | $72K | C | CAUTION |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | $26K | $52K | $72K | C | CAUTION |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $26K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Communication and Media Studies | $26K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $26K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| History | $27K | $50K | $68K | C | CAUTION |
| Romance Languages | $26K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $27K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| English Language and Literature | $27K | $48K | $64K | C | CAUTION |
| Education | $26K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $26K | $45K | $60K | D | CAUTION |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $27K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Dance | $27K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Goucher College earns a grade of B, with median debt of $26K and year-5 earnings of $89K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.
Goucher 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 Goucher College. For example, Business Administration, Management and Operations graduates have median debt of $26K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.
The top-earning major is Business Administration, Management and Operations with median year-5 earnings of $89K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.
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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).