Best Master's Degree Programs at Columbia College Chicago by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Columbia College Chicago 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
-$153,662
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$49,799
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
Grad rate: 47.8% |
+$26,482 | $48,304 | $49,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 47.8% |
-$104,818 | $41,739 | $49,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education.
Grad rate: 47.8% |
-$105,218 | $41,719 | $49,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 47.8% |
-$222,698 | $35,845 | $49,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 47.8% |
-$362,058 | $28,877 | $49,799 | $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.