Best Master's Degree Programs at Fordham University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Fordham University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$722,850
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$77,351
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Law.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$1,488,618 | $124,166 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$1,443,158 | $121,893 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$1,314,378 | $115,454 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$1,054,858 | $102,478 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$970,638 | $98,267 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Taxation.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$943,698 | $96,920 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$908,418 | $95,156 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$745,378 | $87,004 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$463,898 | $72,930 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$408,438 | $70,157 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$353,578 | $67,414 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$288,598 | $64,165 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$271,838 | $63,327 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$122,778 | $55,874 | $77,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 81.8% |
+$64,478 | $52,959 | $77,351 | $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.