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Rockhurst University

MO · 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
Mechanical Engineering$23K$92K$129KBBUY
Chemistry$23K$65K$90KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$27K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$30K$62K$86KBBUY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$30K$62K$86KBBUY
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$30K$62K$86KBBUY
Political Science and Government$27K$58K$78KCBUY
Economics$27K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Leadership Studies$27K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$27K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Biology$27K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$27K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$27K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Philosophy$29K$52K$70KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$27K$50K$67KCCAUTION
Romance Languages$27K$48K$65KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$29K$48K$64KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$27K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$27K$42K$58KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Rockhurst University 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.

Rockhurst University 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 Rockhurst University. 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).