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University of the District of Columbia

DC · Public · 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$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Computer and Information Sciences$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies$26K$65K$92KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$26K$65K$89KBBUY
Bioethics/Medical Ethics$29K$62K$86KBBUY
Legal Professions and Studies$26K$55K$77KCBUY
Political Science and Government$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Architecture$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Urban Studies/Affairs$26K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$26K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Nutrition Sciences$26K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$26K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$26K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$26K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Social Work$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$27K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of the District of Columbia 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.

University of the District of Columbia 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 the District of Columbia. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $22K. 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).