Best Master's Degree Programs at Austin Peay State University by ROI

Every Master's Degree major at Austin Peay State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

Programs Analyzed

8

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$94,460

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$26,790

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: 43.9%

+$891,640 $89,261 $26,790 $0 Full ROI →
2 Curriculum and Instruction.

Grad rate: 43.9%

+$209,480 $55,153 $26,790 $0 Full ROI →
3 Education, General.

Grad rate: 43.9%

+$15,220 $45,440 $26,790 $0 Full ROI →
4 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Grad rate: 43.9%

+$3,680 $44,863 $26,790 $0 Full ROI →
5 Communication and Media Studies.

Grad rate: 43.9%

-$23,540 $43,502 $26,790 $0 Full ROI →
6 Health and Physical Education/Fitness.

Grad rate: 43.9%

-$27,160 $43,321 $26,790 $0 Full ROI →
7 Social Work.

Grad rate: 43.9%

-$96,920 $39,833 $26,790 $0 Full ROI →
8 Student Counseling and Personnel Services.

Grad rate: 43.9%

-$216,720 $33,843 $26,790 $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.