Best Master's Degree Programs at Eastern Michigan University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Eastern Michigan University 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
+$161,921
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,168
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$522,604 | $70,947 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$475,124 | $68,573 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$381,484 | $63,891 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$377,184 | $63,676 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$327,804 | $61,207 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$312,844 | $60,459 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$107,744 | $50,204 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$102,484 | $49,941 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$89,604 | $49,297 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$61,424 | $47,888 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$58,824 | $47,758 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
+$56,824 | $47,658 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
-$22,116 | $43,711 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
-$44,936 | $42,570 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
-$50,876 | $42,273 | $28,168 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Historic Preservation and Conservation.
Grad rate: 45.5% |
-$165,276 | $36,553 | $28,168 | $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.