Best Master's Degree Programs at Ferris State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Ferris State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$814,714
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,066
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
+$1,592,588 | $124,236 | $26,066 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Optometry.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
+$1,260,508 | $107,632 | $26,066 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
+$1,195,588 | $104,386 | $26,066 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
+$623,368 | $75,775 | $26,066 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
+$144,848 | $51,849 | $26,066 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 48.6% |
+$71,388 | $48,176 | $26,066 | $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.