Best Master's Degree Programs at Columbus State University by ROI

Every Master's Degree major at Columbus State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

9

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$242,027

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$19,953

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.

Grad rate: 42.6%

 +$646,954 $76,343 $19,953 $0 Full ROI →
2 Educational Administration and Supervision.

Grad rate: 42.6%

 +$471,154 $67,553 $19,953 $0 Full ROI →
3 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 42.6%

 +$456,654 $66,828 $19,953 $0 Full ROI →
4 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 42.6%

 +$281,614 $58,076 $19,953 $0 Full ROI →
5 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Grad rate: 42.6%

 +$141,594 $51,075 $19,953 $0 Full ROI →
6 Special Education and Teaching.

Grad rate: 42.6%

 +$131,534 $50,572 $19,953 $0 Full ROI →
7 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 42.6%

 +$121,774 $50,084 $19,953 $0 Full ROI →
8 Social Sciences, Other.

Grad rate: 42.6%

 -$18,206 $43,085 $19,953 $0 Full ROI →
9 Student Counseling and Personnel Services.

Grad rate: 42.6%

 -$54,826 $41,254 $19,953 $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.