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University of Washington-Tacoma Campus

WA · Public · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100

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$20K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$20K$92K$129KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Accounting and Related Services$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$24K$65K$89KBBUY
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$26K$62K$86KBBUY
Public Health$26K$62K$86KBBUY
Legal Professions and Studies$24K$55K$77KBBUY
Social Sciences, Other$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Urban Studies/Affairs$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Biology$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Communication and Media Studies$24K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$24K$50K$68KCCAUTION
History$25K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Criminal Justice and Corrections$24K$50K$67KCCAUTION
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$25K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$24K$45K$61KCCAUTION
Social Work$24K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at University of Washington-Tacoma Campus earns a grade of A, with median debt of $20K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

University of Washington-Tacoma Campus 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 Washington-Tacoma Campus. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $20K. 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).