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Valparaiso University

IN · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
80/100

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$34K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$34K$92K$129KBBUY
Civil Engineering$34K$92K$129KBBUY
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$34K$92K$129KBBUY
Computer Engineering$34K$92K$129KBBUY
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology$34K$65K$90KCBUY
Chemistry$34K$65K$90KCBUY
Marketing$40K$65K$89KCCAUTION
Business Administration, Management and Operations$40K$65K$89KCCAUTION
Finance and Financial Management Services$40K$65K$89KCCAUTION
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods$40K$65K$89KCCAUTION
Health and Medical Administrative Services$44K$62K$86KCCAUTION
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$44K$62K$86KCCAUTION
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$44K$62K$86KCCAUTION
Criminology$40K$58K$78KCCAUTION
Biology$40K$55K$74KDCAUTION
Communication and Media Studies$40K$52K$69KDCAUTION
Psychology$40K$48K$65KDCAUTION
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$40K$45K$60KFAVOID
Social Work$40K$42K$57KFAVOID

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Valparaiso University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $34K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Valparaiso University 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 Valparaiso University. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $34K. 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).