College Degree Rankings
24,479 programs scored and ranked · Updated 2026
Top Majors by DegreeWorth Score
The highest-scoring major in each field, combining earnings, AI resilience, job market demand, and ROI. One entry per field — best school for each major.
| # | Program | Score | Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration California State University-Stanislaus · CA | 91 | $119,356/yr | High | 38.2x |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, General University of California-Los Angeles · CA | 91 | $136,099/yr | Very High | 38.8x |
| 3 | Building/Construction Finishing Utah Valley University · UT | 91 | $74,527/yr | Low | 39.3x |
| 4 | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods University of Wisconsin-Madison · WI | 91 | $83,260/yr | Very High | 27.3x |
| 5 | Finance and Financial Management Services Brigham Young University · UT | 90 | $83,876/yr | Very High | 44.7x |
| 6 | Accounting and Related Services Binghamton University · NY | 87 | $74,151/yr | Very High | 22.9x |
| 7 | General Sales Western Governors University · UT | 86 | $93,151/yr | High | 29.3x |
| 8 | Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences University of Hawaii at Hilo · HI | 85 | $63,776/yr | High | 44.1x |
| 9 | Economics University of California-Berkeley · CA | 84 | $80,446/yr | Very High | 20.2x |
| 10 | Allied Health Diagnostic California State University-Northridge · CA | 83 | $100,724/yr | Moderate | 36.4x |
Scores based on 24,479 programs across all schools and majors.
Featured Rankings
Top-level rankings across all schools and majors.
Highest DegreeWorth Scores
The best college programs in America, ranked by overall DegreeWorth Score — combining earnings, AI resilience, job market demand, and tuition ROI into one number.
#1: Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at California State University-Stanislaus (Score 91)
Highest ROI Degrees
Degrees that pay back the most relative to what you spend on tuition.
#1: Marine Transportation at United States Merchant Marine Academy (266.2x ROI)
Highest-Earning Degrees
Programs where graduates earn the most in Year 1 after graduation.
#1: Computer Science at California Institute of Technology ($173,344/yr)
Most AI-Resistant Degrees
Degrees whose career paths have the lowest exposure to AI automation — future-proof your education.
#1: Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies at Ferris State University (86% AI-proof)
Highest AI Risk Degrees
Programs whose career paths face the most disruption from large language models and AI tools.
#1: English Language and Literature, General at University of Alabama at Birmingham (37% AI-proof)
Worst ROI Degrees
Degrees that pay back the least relative to tuition cost. Know before you commit.
#1: International Relations at Goucher College (0.3x ROI)
Cheap + High-Earning
Programs under $40K tuition where graduates still earn $50K+ in Year 1.
#1: Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at Sonoma State University ($125,646/yr)
Best Engineering Degrees
Top engineering programs ranked by earnings, AI resilience, and return on investment.
#1: Computer Engineering at University of Washington-Seattle Campus (Score 88)
Best Business Degrees
Top business programs ranked by earnings, AI risk, and ROI. Finance, accounting, management, and more.
#1: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods at University of Wisconsin-Madison (Score 91)
Best CS Degrees
Top CS programs ranked by earnings, AI resilience, and return on investment.
#1: Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of California-Los Angeles (Score 91)
Best Healthcare Degrees
Top healthcare and nursing programs ranked by earnings, AI resilience, and return on investment.
#1: Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at California State University-Stanislaus (Score 91)
Best Education Degrees
Top education programs ranked by earnings, AI resilience, and return on investment.
#1: Teacher Education at CUNY Queens College (Score 81)
Most Overpriced Degrees
Expensive degrees with poor earnings outcomes. High tuition, low returns.
#1: Visual and Performing Arts, General at Northeastern University (0.1x ROI)
Best STEM Degrees
Top STEM programs (science, technology, engineering, math) ranked by overall value.
#1: Computer and Information Sciences, General at University of California-Los Angeles (Score 91)
Best Under $50K
Top programs at schools charging under $50K for four years. Affordable excellence.
#1: Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration at California State University-Stanislaus (Score 91)
High Earnings, Low Debt
Programs where graduates earn big but leave with under $25K in student debt.
#1: Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University ($171,264/yr)
Rankings by School Type (0)
Best programs by school category — HBCUs, liberal arts colleges, research universities, and more.
Rankings by State (51)
Best programs in each state, ranked by DegreeWorth Score.
Rankings by Major (223)
Best schools for each major, ranked by DegreeWorth Score.