Best Certificate Programs at University of Massachusetts-Boston by ROI

Every Certificate major at University of Massachusetts-Boston ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

5

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$182,298

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$29,698

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Economics.

Grad rate: 51.1%

+$252,122 $56,091 $29,698 $0 Full ROI →
2 Psychology, General.

Grad rate: 51.1%

+$194,902 $53,230 $29,698 $0 Full ROI →
3 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 51.1%

+$185,462 $52,758 $29,698 $0 Full ROI →
4 Sociology.

Grad rate: 51.1%

+$147,002 $50,835 $29,698 $0 Full ROI →
5 Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.

Grad rate: 51.1%

+$132,002 $50,085 $29,698 $0 Full ROI →

How ROI is calculated

20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.