Best Master's Degree Programs at Fairfield University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Fairfield University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$550,043
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$73,371
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: 84.0% |
+$1,265,238 | $112,599 | $73,371 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$625,658 | $80,620 | $73,371 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$231,838 | $60,929 | $73,371 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$77,438 | $53,209 | $73,371 | $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.