Best Master's Degree Programs at Clemson University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Clemson 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
+$284,914
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$34,494
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: 86.6% |
+$1,058,472 | $98,373 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
+$693,092 | $80,104 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
+$612,412 | $76,070 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
+$544,772 | $72,688 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
+$444,872 | $67,693 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
+$428,152 | $66,857 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
+$368,692 | $63,884 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
+$289,952 | $59,947 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
+$139,432 | $52,421 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Historic Preservation and Conservation.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
+$120,592 | $51,479 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
+$9,092 | $45,904 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
-$17,568 | $44,571 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
-$37,828 | $43,558 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
-$131,548 | $38,872 | $34,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.
Grad rate: 86.6% |
-$248,868 | $33,006 | $34,494 | $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.