Best Master's Degree Programs at Indiana University-Bloomington by ROI

Every Master's Degree major at Indiana University-Bloomington ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

17

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$404,414

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$27,361

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Business/Commerce, General.

Grad rate: 81.2%

+$1,578,158 $123,644 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
2 Optometry.

Grad rate: 81.2%

+$1,420,298 $115,751 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
3 Human Computer Interaction.

Grad rate: 81.2%

+$1,058,638 $97,668 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
4 Accounting and Related Services.

Grad rate: 81.2%

+$732,038 $81,338 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
5 Law.

Grad rate: 81.2%

+$607,458 $75,109 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
6 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Grad rate: 81.2%

+$598,278 $74,650 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
7 Public Administration.

Grad rate: 81.2%

+$438,518 $66,662 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
8 Natural Resources Conservation and Research.

Grad rate: 81.2%

+$298,338 $59,653 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
9 Educational Administration and Supervision.

Grad rate: 81.2%

+$270,178 $58,245 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
10 Public Health.

Grad rate: 81.2%

+$164,938 $52,983 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
11 Library Science and Administration.

Grad rate: 81.2%

+$125,758 $51,024 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
12 Student Counseling and Personnel Services.

Grad rate: 81.2%

+$32,218 $46,347 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
13 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 81.2%

-$8,242 $44,324 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
14 Health and Physical Education/Fitness.

Grad rate: 81.2%

-$28,422 $43,315 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
15 Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.

Grad rate: 81.2%

-$30,442 $43,214 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
16 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Grad rate: 81.2%

-$41,302 $42,671 $27,361 $0 Full ROI →
17 Music.

Grad rate: 81.2%

-$341,362 $27,668 $27,361 $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.