Best Master's Degree Programs at Lehigh University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Lehigh University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$591,376
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$77,515
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$1,598,670 | $129,685 | $77,515 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$880,910 | $93,797 | $77,515 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$617,590 | $80,631 | $77,515 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$521,190 | $75,811 | $77,515 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
+$75,030 | $53,503 | $77,515 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 90.2% |
-$145,130 | $42,495 | $77,515 | $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.