Best Master's Degree Programs at CUNY Hunter College by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at CUNY Hunter College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
16
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$470,205
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,310
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$1,581,540 | $122,408 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$718,300 | $79,246 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$614,520 | $74,057 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$560,620 | $71,362 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$550,420 | $70,852 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$545,900 | $70,626 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$490,440 | $67,853 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$488,220 | $67,742 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$418,600 | $64,261 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$410,860 | $63,874 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$304,060 | $58,534 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$252,900 | $55,976 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$199,840 | $53,323 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$194,960 | $53,079 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$190,520 | $52,857 | $13,310 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 58.7% |
+$1,580 | $43,410 | $13,310 | $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.