Best Master's Degree Programs at Arkansas State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Arkansas State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$278,335
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,823
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: 53.9% |
+$1,956,154 | $142,090 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$376,734 | $63,119 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$344,314 | $61,498 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$244,154 | $56,490 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$185,654 | $53,565 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$112,094 | $49,887 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$46,054 | $46,585 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$33,594 | $45,962 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Agricultural Business and Management.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$914 | $44,328 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$37,986 | $42,383 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$199,986 | $34,283 | $22,823 | $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.