Best Master's Degree Programs at Boise State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Boise State 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
+$235,236
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,387
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 60.8% |
+$845,526 | $86,815 | $25,387 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 60.8% |
+$468,946 | $67,986 | $25,387 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 60.8% |
+$298,646 | $59,471 | $25,387 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Grad rate: 60.8% |
+$295,346 | $59,306 | $25,387 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 60.8% |
+$141,446 | $51,611 | $25,387 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 60.8% |
+$62,486 | $47,663 | $25,387 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 60.8% |
-$104,874 | $39,295 | $25,387 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 60.8% |
-$125,634 | $38,257 | $25,387 | $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.