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Utah State University

UT · Public · 91% 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 and Information Sciences$22K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$22K$92K$129KBBUY
Engineering-Related Fields$25K$65K$92KBBUY
Finance and Financial Management Services$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Marketing$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$25K$65K$89KBBUY
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$28K$62K$86KBBUY
Sociology$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Economics$25K$58K$78KCBUY
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$25K$52K$72KCCAUTION
Air Transportation$25K$55K$75KCCAUTION
Biology$25K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Psychology$25K$48K$65KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$27K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$25K$42K$58KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Special Education and Teaching$25K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Social Work$25K$42K$57KDCAUTION
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$25K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Utah State University has a 91% 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 Utah State University. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $22K. 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).