Best Master's Degree Programs at Appalachian State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Appalachian State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$187,434
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,654
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$527,452 | $70,638 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$427,372 | $65,634 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$382,212 | $63,376 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Geography and Cartography.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$373,572 | $62,944 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$262,692 | $57,400 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$229,872 | $55,759 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$174,272 | $52,979 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$127,832 | $50,657 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$114,812 | $50,006 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$51,772 | $46,854 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Library Science and Administration.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$50,792 | $46,805 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
+$10,372 | $44,784 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$39,708 | $42,280 | $22,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$69,228 | $40,804 | $22,654 | $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.