Best Master's Degree Programs at California State University-San Bernardino by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at California State University-San Bernardino ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$402,038
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,910
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 54.5% |
+$921,800 | $89,781 | $16,910 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 54.5% |
+$710,280 | $79,205 | $16,910 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 54.5% |
+$565,680 | $71,975 | $16,910 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 54.5% |
+$493,940 | $68,388 | $16,910 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 54.5% |
+$454,760 | $66,429 | $16,910 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 54.5% |
+$412,900 | $64,336 | $16,910 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 54.5% |
+$395,740 | $63,478 | $16,910 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 54.5% |
+$336,980 | $60,540 | $16,910 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 54.5% |
+$220,460 | $54,714 | $16,910 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 54.5% |
+$219,980 | $54,690 | $16,910 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 54.5% |
+$212,460 | $54,314 | $16,910 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 54.5% |
-$120,520 | $37,665 | $16,910 | $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.