Best Master's Degree Programs at Adelphi University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Adelphi University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$459,174
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$57,444
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 68.2% |
+$1,571,652 | $126,327 | $57,444 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 68.2% |
+$585,352 | $77,012 | $57,444 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 68.2% |
+$390,072 | $67,248 | $57,444 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 68.2% |
+$385,732 | $67,031 | $57,444 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 68.2% |
+$383,112 | $66,900 | $57,444 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 68.2% |
+$380,012 | $66,745 | $57,444 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 68.2% |
+$355,272 | $65,508 | $57,444 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 68.2% |
+$116,892 | $53,589 | $57,444 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 68.2% |
-$35,528 | $45,968 | $57,444 | $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.