Best Master's Degree Programs at Mississippi State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Mississippi State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$284,442
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,922
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Veterinary Medicine.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
+$1,203,756 | $104,880 | $26,922 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
+$1,089,836 | $99,184 | $26,922 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
+$426,356 | $66,010 | $26,922 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
+$139,696 | $51,677 | $26,922 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
-$6,004 | $44,392 | $26,922 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
-$29,444 | $43,220 | $26,922 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
-$38,164 | $42,784 | $26,922 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
-$101,264 | $39,629 | $26,922 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
-$124,784 | $38,453 | $26,922 | $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.