Best Master's Degree Programs at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College 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
+$123,889
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$34,328
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
+$633,404 | $77,103 | $34,328 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Law.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
+$450,224 | $67,944 | $34,328 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
+$54,904 | $48,178 | $34,328 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
+$22,464 | $46,556 | $34,328 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
-$7,116 | $45,077 | $34,328 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
-$22,876 | $44,289 | $34,328 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
-$263,776 | $32,244 | $34,328 | $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.