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Northland College

WI · Private · 99% 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
Mathematics$21K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Chemistry$21K$65K$90KBBUY
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences$21K$65K$90KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Sociology$25K$58K$78KCBUY
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Economics$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Anthrozoology$25K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$25K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other$25K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Psychology$25K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Forestry$25K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Agricultural Production Operations$25K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$26K$48K$64KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$26K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$25K$45K$61KCCAUTION
Outdoor Education$25K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Northland College earns a grade of A, with median debt of $21K and year-5 earnings of $126K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Northland College has a 99% 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 Northland College. For example, Mathematics graduates have median debt of $21K. 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).