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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

PA · Public · 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
Information Science/Studies$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Quality Control and Safety Technologies$25K$65K$92KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Health and Medical Administrative Services$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Public Health$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Criminology$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$25K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Biology$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$25K$52K$69KCCAUTION
History$27K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Psychology$25K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$25K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Special Education and Teaching$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$25K$42K$58KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania earns a grade of A, with median debt of $22K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. For example, Information Science/Studies graduates have median debt of $22K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Information Science/Studies 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).