Best Master's Degree Programs at Auburn University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Auburn University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$595,308
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$34,402
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$1,550,816 | $122,981 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$1,489,536 | $119,917 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Veterinary Medicine.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$1,180,116 | $104,446 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$1,013,336 | $96,107 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Management Information Systems and Services.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$944,216 | $92,651 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Architectural Engineering.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$812,796 | $86,080 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Real Estate Development.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$578,476 | $74,364 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$549,756 | $72,928 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$548,356 | $72,858 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$225,916 | $56,736 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$204,076 | $55,644 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
+$62,676 | $48,574 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
-$11,584 | $44,861 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
-$30,144 | $43,933 | $34,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 80.0% |
-$188,724 | $36,004 | $34,402 | $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.