Best Master's Degree Programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,436,132
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$79,850
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$2,663,360 | $183,153 | $79,850 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$2,643,960 | $182,183 | $79,850 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Systems Engineering.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$2,101,880 | $155,079 | $79,850 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$1,248,380 | $112,404 | $79,850 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$1,193,740 | $109,672 | $79,850 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$685,420 | $84,256 | $79,850 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$592,240 | $79,597 | $79,850 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$360,080 | $67,989 | $79,850 | $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.