Best Master's Degree Programs at Columbia Southern University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Columbia Southern University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$477,228
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,002
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
+$693,016 | $78,451 | $18,002 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
+$634,396 | $75,520 | $18,002 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Homeland Security.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
+$585,196 | $73,060 | $18,002 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
+$313,856 | $59,493 | $18,002 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 35.0% |
+$159,676 | $51,784 | $18,002 | $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.