Best Master's Degree Programs at California State University-Sacramento by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at California State University-Sacramento ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$539,734
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,714
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: 55.1% |
+$1,141,492 | $101,346 | $22,714 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$924,712 | $90,507 | $22,714 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$740,652 | $81,304 | $22,714 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$590,652 | $73,804 | $22,714 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$548,572 | $71,700 | $22,714 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$371,612 | $62,852 | $22,714 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$337,632 | $61,153 | $22,714 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$288,492 | $58,696 | $22,714 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$284,132 | $58,478 | $22,714 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
History.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$169,392 | $52,741 | $22,714 | $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.