Best Master's Degree Programs at Florida Atlantic University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Florida Atlantic University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$261,516
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,054
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: 63.2% |
+$958,452 | $92,028 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Taxation.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
+$712,892 | $79,750 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
+$606,712 | $74,441 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
+$535,252 | $70,868 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
+$407,712 | $64,491 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
+$258,912 | $57,051 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
+$154,052 | $51,808 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
+$84,332 | $48,322 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
+$81,692 | $48,190 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
+$19,812 | $45,096 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
-$1,428 | $44,034 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
-$38,028 | $42,204 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
-$39,668 | $42,122 | $21,054 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 63.2% |
-$79,468 | $40,132 | $21,054 | $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.