Best Master's Degree Programs at Howard University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Howard University 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
+$623,449
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$51,450
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 69.2% |
+$1,596,000 | $126,945 | $51,450 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dentistry.
Grad rate: 69.2% |
+$1,285,240 | $111,407 | $51,450 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 69.2% |
+$1,028,800 | $98,585 | $51,450 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 69.2% |
+$759,060 | $85,098 | $51,450 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 69.2% |
+$546,340 | $74,462 | $51,450 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Law.
Grad rate: 69.2% |
+$479,680 | $71,129 | $51,450 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 69.2% |
+$381,400 | $66,215 | $51,450 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 69.2% |
+$322,200 | $63,255 | $51,450 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 69.2% |
+$190,040 | $56,647 | $51,450 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 69.2% |
+$184,080 | $56,349 | $51,450 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Grad rate: 69.2% |
+$85,100 | $51,400 | $51,450 | $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.