Best Master's Degree Programs at Ashford University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Ashford University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$60,776
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,866
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 9.3% |
+$96,368 | $49,905 | $30,866 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 9.3% |
+$2,308 | $45,202 | $30,866 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 9.3% |
+$1,928 | $45,183 | $30,866 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 9.3% |
-$172,392 | $36,467 | $30,866 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 9.3% |
-$232,092 | $33,482 | $30,866 | $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.