Best Master's Degree Programs at Central Michigan University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Central Michigan University 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
+$356,798
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,470
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$1,394,560 | $114,375 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
International Business.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$738,780 | $81,586 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Management Information Systems and Services.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$700,820 | $79,688 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$532,200 | $71,257 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$393,640 | $64,329 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$308,340 | $60,064 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$306,000 | $59,947 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$240,440 | $56,669 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$227,260 | $56,010 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$216,140 | $55,454 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$197,160 | $54,505 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$179,040 | $53,599 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$15,800 | $45,437 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
+$12,660 | $45,280 | $26,470 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 61.8% |
-$110,860 | $39,104 | $26,470 | $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.