Best Master's Degree Programs at Brown University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Brown University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$112,443
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$84,986
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$487,908 | $74,894 | $84,986 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$454,508 | $73,224 | $84,986 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$260,168 | $63,507 | $84,986 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$233,388 | $62,168 | $84,986 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
-$12,992 | $49,849 | $84,986 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
-$61,512 | $47,423 | $84,986 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
-$113,432 | $44,827 | $84,986 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
-$348,492 | $33,074 | $84,986 | $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.