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Yale University

CT · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
89/100

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$21K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$21K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Statistics$21K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Engineering Science$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Biomedical/Bioengineering$21K$92K$129KBBUY
Economics$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Political Science and Government$24K$58K$78KCBUY
International Relations and National Security Studies$24K$58K$78KCBUY
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$24K$52K$72KCBUY
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$24K$55K$74KCBUY
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$24K$55K$74KCCAUTION
Cognitive Science$24K$52K$72KCCAUTION
History$26K$50K$68KCCAUTION
Research and Experimental Psychology$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies$24K$48K$65KCCAUTION
English Language and Literature$26K$48K$64KCCAUTION
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies$24K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Area Studies$24K$45K$60KDCAUTION
Fine and Studio Arts$26K$42K$57KDCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Yale University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $21K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Yale 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 Yale University. For example, Computer and Information Sciences graduates have median debt of $21K. 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).