Best Master's Degree Programs at Albany State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Albany State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$250,663
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,574
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: 24.7% |
+$1,200,832 | $104,099 | $20,574 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
+$473,972 | $67,756 | $20,574 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
+$148,632 | $51,489 | $20,574 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
+$79,632 | $48,039 | $20,574 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$31,348 | $42,490 | $20,574 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$32,488 | $42,433 | $20,574 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$84,588 | $39,828 | $20,574 | $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.