Best Master's Degree Programs at Ball State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Ball State 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
+$281,648
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,134
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: 63.6% |
+$992,652 | $94,146 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$734,452 | $81,236 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$609,792 | $75,003 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$429,072 | $65,967 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$390,652 | $64,046 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$244,232 | $56,725 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$206,272 | $54,827 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$192,372 | $54,132 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Journalism.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$168,272 | $52,927 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$104,192 | $49,723 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$69,912 | $48,009 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$60,212 | $47,524 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$37,552 | $46,391 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$5,272 | $44,777 | $25,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
-$20,188 | $43,504 | $25,134 | $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.