Best Master's Degree Programs at Marshall University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Marshall University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
17
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$287,609
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,299
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$1,584,802 | $123,370 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$963,062 | $92,283 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$695,262 | $78,893 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Security Science and Technology.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$389,002 | $63,580 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$386,122 | $63,436 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$298,682 | $59,064 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$269,782 | $57,619 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$192,082 | $53,734 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$177,522 | $53,006 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$155,462 | $51,903 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$129,842 | $50,622 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$13,702 | $44,815 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
+$10,162 | $44,638 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
-$3,618 | $43,949 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
-$30,198 | $42,620 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
-$100,958 | $39,082 | $21,299 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 49.2% |
-$241,358 | $32,062 | $21,299 | $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.