Best Master's Degree Programs at Kansas State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Kansas State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$421,729
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,441
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Veterinary Medicine.
Grad rate: 69.5% |
+$1,079,218 | $98,505 | $25,441 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Food Science and Technology.
Grad rate: 69.5% |
+$774,798 | $83,284 | $25,441 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 69.5% |
+$765,218 | $82,805 | $25,441 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 69.5% |
+$239,098 | $56,499 | $25,441 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 69.5% |
+$88,358 | $48,962 | $25,441 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 69.5% |
+$33,178 | $46,203 | $25,441 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 69.5% |
-$27,762 | $43,156 | $25,441 | $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.