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Hood College

MD · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
88/100

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$23K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$27K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$29K$62K$86KBBUY
Sociology$27K$58K$78KCBUY
Political Science and Government$27K$58K$78KCBUY
Economics$27K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$27K$55K$74KCCAUTION
International/Globalization Studies$27K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$27K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$27K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$27K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$27K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$27K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$27K$50K$67KCCAUTION
Romance Languages$27K$48K$65KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$28K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Special Education and Teaching$27K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$27K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Social Work$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$28K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Hood College earns a grade of A, with median debt of $23K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Hood 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 Hood College. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $23K. 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).