Best Master's Degree Programs at Middle Tennessee State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Middle Tennessee State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$266,863
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,754
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
+$925,912 | $90,571 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
+$878,912 | $88,221 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
+$686,672 | $78,609 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
+$556,852 | $72,118 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
+$456,352 | $67,093 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
+$449,532 | $66,752 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
+$110,532 | $49,802 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
+$104,212 | $49,486 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$6,048 | $43,973 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$16,148 | $43,468 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$21,248 | $43,213 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$22,448 | $43,153 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$115,888 | $38,481 | $22,754 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
History.
Grad rate: 54.3% |
-$251,108 | $31,720 | $22,754 | $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.