Best Master's Degree Programs at Jackson State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Jackson 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
+$18,912
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,611
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
+$724,158 | $81,069 | $28,611 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
+$222,558 | $55,989 | $28,611 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
+$117,798 | $50,751 | $28,611 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
+$34,238 | $46,573 | $28,611 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
-$55,102 | $42,106 | $28,611 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
-$66,722 | $41,525 | $28,611 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
-$111,482 | $39,287 | $28,611 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
-$122,262 | $38,748 | $28,611 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
-$144,662 | $37,628 | $28,611 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
-$158,982 | $36,912 | $28,611 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
-$231,502 | $33,286 | $28,611 | $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.