Best Master's Degree Programs at California State University-Fresno by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at California State University-Fresno 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
+$511,233
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,650
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$1,528,420 | $120,286 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$982,840 | $93,007 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$757,220 | $81,726 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$671,060 | $77,418 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$668,280 | $77,279 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$517,420 | $69,736 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$490,120 | $68,371 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$458,540 | $66,792 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$446,880 | $66,209 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$274,860 | $57,608 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$273,100 | $57,520 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$232,440 | $55,487 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$176,900 | $52,710 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$98,180 | $48,774 | $18,650 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 55.5% |
+$92,240 | $48,477 | $18,650 | $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.