Best Master's Degree Programs at Carnegie Mellon University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Carnegie Mellon University 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
+$737,047
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$80,514
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 92.0% |
+$2,001,692 | $150,136 | $80,514 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 92.0% |
+$1,642,992 | $132,201 | $80,514 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 92.0% |
+$1,452,312 | $122,667 | $80,514 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 92.0% |
+$1,085,212 | $104,312 | $80,514 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 92.0% |
+$721,852 | $86,144 | $80,514 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 92.0% |
+$679,232 | $84,013 | $80,514 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 92.0% |
+$648,092 | $82,456 | $80,514 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 92.0% |
+$644,892 | $82,296 | $80,514 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 92.0% |
+$374,132 | $68,758 | $80,514 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
Grad rate: 92.0% |
+$118,452 | $55,974 | $80,514 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 92.0% |
+$17,972 | $50,950 | $80,514 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Music.
Grad rate: 92.0% |
-$542,268 | $22,938 | $80,514 | $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.