Best Master's Degree Programs at Boston College by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Boston College 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
+$506,018
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$83,683
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$1,838,854 | $142,311 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$1,744,614 | $137,599 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Law.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$1,288,414 | $114,789 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$1,239,494 | $112,343 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$549,194 | $77,828 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$295,514 | $65,144 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
History.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$203,834 | $60,560 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$159,374 | $58,337 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$115,334 | $56,135 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$85,074 | $54,622 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$75,214 | $54,129 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$62,754 | $53,506 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
+$10,174 | $50,877 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
-$31,486 | $48,794 | $83,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 91.0% |
-$46,086 | $48,064 | $83,683 | $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.