Best Master's Degree Programs at Loyola University Chicago by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Loyola University Chicago ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$701,380
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$64,167
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
+$2,630,826 | $179,958 | $64,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
+$1,135,146 | $105,174 | $64,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
+$1,130,166 | $104,925 | $64,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
+$810,106 | $88,922 | $64,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Law.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
+$747,806 | $85,807 | $64,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
+$365,306 | $66,682 | $64,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
+$128,926 | $54,863 | $64,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
+$118,846 | $54,359 | $64,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
+$23,046 | $49,569 | $64,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
-$76,374 | $44,598 | $64,167 | $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.