Best Master's Degree Programs at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$963,729
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,797
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 92.4% |
+$1,859,466 | $137,753 | $27,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 92.4% |
+$1,852,586 | $137,409 | $27,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 92.4% |
+$1,279,366 | $108,748 | $27,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 92.4% |
+$1,233,446 | $106,452 | $27,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Grad rate: 92.4% |
+$1,118,066 | $100,683 | $27,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 92.4% |
+$934,226 | $91,491 | $27,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Grad rate: 92.4% |
+$667,806 | $78,170 | $27,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 92.4% |
+$635,206 | $76,540 | $27,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 92.4% |
+$360,666 | $62,813 | $27,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 92.4% |
+$357,586 | $62,659 | $27,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Grad rate: 92.4% |
+$302,606 | $59,910 | $27,797 | $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.