Best Master's Degree Programs at Academy of Art University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Academy of Art University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$2,710
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$47,195
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
+$446,130 | $69,026 | $47,195 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
+$337,390 | $63,589 | $47,195 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
+$299,230 | $61,681 | $47,195 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
+$20,210 | $47,730 | $47,195 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Graphic Communications.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
-$88,710 | $42,284 | $47,195 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Music.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
-$218,050 | $35,817 | $47,195 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
-$306,570 | $31,391 | $47,195 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
-$467,950 | $23,322 | $47,195 | $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.