Meredith College
NC · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $22K | $78K | $126K | A | STRONG BUY |
| Marketing | $26K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $26K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $26K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $26K | $65K | $89K | B | BUY |
| Public Health | $29K | $62K | $86K | B | BUY |
| Political Science and Government | $26K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Sociology | $26K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Economics | $26K | $58K | $78K | C | BUY |
| Biology | $26K | $55K | $74K | C | CAUTION |
| Communication and Media Studies | $26K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $26K | $52K | $69K | C | CAUTION |
| Psychology | $26K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Romance Languages | $26K | $48K | $65K | C | CAUTION |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $26K | $42K | $58K | D | CAUTION |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $26K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Social Work | $26K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Design and Applied Arts | $28K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $28K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $28K | $42K | $57K | D | CAUTION |
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Meredith College earns a grade of A, with median debt of $22K and year-5 earnings of $126K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.
Meredith 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 Meredith College. For example, Mathematics graduates have median debt of $22K. 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.
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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).