Best Master's Degree Programs at Illinois State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Illinois State 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
+$221,987
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,458
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: 66.7% |
+$1,144,784 | $102,485 | $32,458 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 66.7% |
+$653,004 | $77,896 | $32,458 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 66.7% |
+$502,244 | $70,358 | $32,458 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 66.7% |
+$270,684 | $58,780 | $32,458 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 66.7% |
+$86,864 | $49,589 | $32,458 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 66.7% |
+$79,824 | $49,237 | $32,458 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 66.7% |
+$41,444 | $47,318 | $32,458 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 66.7% |
+$5,744 | $45,533 | $32,458 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 66.7% |
+$3,664 | $45,429 | $32,458 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 66.7% |
-$81,916 | $41,150 | $32,458 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Music.
Grad rate: 66.7% |
-$264,476 | $32,022 | $32,458 | $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.