Best Master's Degree Programs at College of Charleston by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at College of Charleston ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$166,210
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,731
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
+$544,378 | $72,292 | $30,731 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
+$424,718 | $66,309 | $30,731 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Historic Preservation and Conservation.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
-$14,042 | $44,371 | $30,731 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
-$15,602 | $44,293 | $30,731 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
-$108,402 | $39,653 | $30,731 | $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.