Best Master's Degree Programs at Brigham Young University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Brigham Young University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$676,467
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,879
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 80.4% |
+$1,748,982 | $131,537 | $20,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Management Information Systems and Services.
Grad rate: 80.4% |
+$1,187,102 | $103,443 | $20,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 80.4% |
+$1,020,582 | $95,117 | $20,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 80.4% |
+$982,642 | $93,220 | $20,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 80.4% |
+$823,982 | $85,287 | $20,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 80.4% |
+$693,282 | $78,752 | $20,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 80.4% |
+$664,702 | $77,323 | $20,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 80.4% |
+$536,142 | $70,895 | $20,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 80.4% |
+$201,222 | $54,149 | $20,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Music.
Grad rate: 80.4% |
-$161,878 | $35,994 | $20,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 80.4% |
-$255,618 | $31,307 | $20,879 | $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.