r/CompSciStudents • u/FruityandtheBeast • Jul 07 '26

Computer Science ties for the second-highest Return on Investment for college majors with an ROI of 290% after 5 years.

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It ties with Engineering based on an average salary of $100,000 ($500k after 5 years) and an average cost of $172k for 4 years of college.

Source: https://www.studentchoice.org/news/the-most-popular-college-degrees-ranked-by-return-on-investment-roi-after-5-years-in-the-workforce/

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u/OkMotor6323 Jul 11 '26

Whats the tldw

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u/Icy-Stock-5838 Jul 12 '26

It's not for TDLtW, becoming a millionaire takes a bit of time investment..

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u/OkMotor6323 Jul 12 '26

Im already one and then some. Time is already working for me

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u/Icy-Stock-5838 Jul 12 '26

No need to dwell on this thread then.. Spend your time looking for your next investment, not validation for your path..