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University of Pennsylvania

PA · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
86/100

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 and Information Sciences$25K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer Science$25K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Statistics$25K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Physics$25K$65K$90KBBUY
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$30K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$30K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$30K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$30K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$33K$62K$86KCBUY
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$33K$62K$86KCBUY
Political Science and Government$30K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Economics$30K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Leadership Studies$30K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Biology$30K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$30K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$30K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Cognitive Science$30K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Philosophy$31K$52K$70KCCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$30K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Research and Experimental Psychology$30K$48K$65KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of Pennsylvania earns a grade of A, with median debt of $25K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $25K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer and Information Sciences 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).