Best Master's Degree Programs at Lamar University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Lamar 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
+$254,055
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,626
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
+$469,548 | $67,640 | $21,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
+$428,388 | $65,582 | $21,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
+$310,508 | $59,688 | $21,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
+$278,728 | $58,099 | $21,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
+$236,728 | $55,999 | $21,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
+$221,208 | $55,223 | $21,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
+$217,828 | $55,054 | $21,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
+$197,048 | $54,015 | $21,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
+$178,148 | $53,070 | $21,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
+$172,428 | $52,784 | $21,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
+$84,048 | $48,365 | $21,626 | $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.