Best Master's Degree Programs at Emerson College by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Emerson College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$17,774
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$77,153
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 78.2% |
+$252,154 | $62,323 | $77,153 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 78.2% |
+$190,814 | $59,256 | $77,153 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 78.2% |
+$20,494 | $50,740 | $77,153 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Publishing.
Grad rate: 78.2% |
-$19,746 | $48,728 | $77,153 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 78.2% |
-$129,266 | $43,252 | $77,153 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 78.2% |
-$211,546 | $39,138 | $77,153 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Journalism.
Grad rate: 78.2% |
-$227,326 | $38,349 | $77,153 | $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.