Best Master's Degree Programs at Baylor University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Baylor University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$334,320
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$70,130
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 80.8% |
+$1,200,900 | $109,058 | $70,130 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 80.8% |
+$1,027,140 | $100,370 | $70,130 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 80.8% |
+$518,980 | $74,962 | $70,130 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 80.8% |
+$227,980 | $60,412 | $70,130 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 80.8% |
-$20,360 | $47,995 | $70,130 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 80.8% |
-$36,000 | $47,213 | $70,130 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 80.8% |
-$115,540 | $43,236 | $70,130 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Grad rate: 80.8% |
-$128,540 | $42,586 | $70,130 | $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.