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.
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.