Best Master's Degree Programs at Montclair State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Montclair 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
+$397,523
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,926
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
+$1,064,028 | $97,794 | $25,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
+$633,648 | $76,275 | $25,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
+$613,908 | $75,288 | $25,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
+$280,468 | $58,616 | $25,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
+$262,628 | $57,724 | $25,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
+$237,848 | $56,485 | $25,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
+$204,888 | $54,837 | $25,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
+$196,128 | $54,399 | $25,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 64.8% |
+$84,168 | $48,801 | $25,926 | $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.