Best Master's Degree Programs at CUNY Queens College by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at CUNY Queens College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$324,779
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,643
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Grad rate: 58.4% |
+$669,754 | $76,852 | $13,643 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 58.4% |
+$654,094 | $76,069 | $13,643 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 58.4% |
+$603,594 | $73,544 | $13,643 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 58.4% |
+$529,814 | $69,855 | $13,643 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 58.4% |
+$425,514 | $64,640 | $13,643 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Urban Studies/Affairs.
Grad rate: 58.4% |
+$359,734 | $61,351 | $13,643 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 58.4% |
+$328,054 | $59,767 | $13,643 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Library Science and Administration.
Grad rate: 58.4% |
+$273,254 | $57,027 | $13,643 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 58.4% |
+$47,414 | $45,735 | $13,643 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 58.4% |
+$40,454 | $45,387 | $13,643 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Music.
Grad rate: 58.4% |
-$359,106 | $25,409 | $13,643 | $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.