Best Master's Degree Programs at Cleveland State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Cleveland State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
17
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$291,043
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,310
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$982,860 | $93,774 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$771,280 | $83,195 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$512,780 | $70,270 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$453,400 | $67,301 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Law.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$449,060 | $67,084 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$447,840 | $67,023 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$439,160 | $66,589 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$429,460 | $66,104 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$180,380 | $53,650 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$142,360 | $51,749 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$131,000 | $51,181 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$66,800 | $47,971 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$48,300 | $47,046 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Education, Other.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$28,940 | $46,078 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
+$2,120 | $44,737 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
-$12,020 | $44,030 | $26,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 48.9% |
-$125,980 | $38,332 | $26,310 | $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.