Best Master's Degree Programs at Murray State University by ROI

Every Master's Degree major at Murray State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

Programs Analyzed

9

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$451,090

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$21,475

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: 59.0%

 +$2,692,650 $178,780 $21,475 $0 Full ROI →
2 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 59.0%

 +$892,190 $88,757 $21,475 $0 Full ROI →
3 Business/Commerce, General.

Grad rate: 59.0%

 +$425,250 $65,410 $21,475 $0 Full ROI →
4 Educational Administration and Supervision.

Grad rate: 59.0%

 +$201,810 $54,238 $21,475 $0 Full ROI →
5 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Grad rate: 59.0%

 +$161,390 $52,217 $21,475 $0 Full ROI →
6 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Grad rate: 59.0%

 -$33,230 $42,486 $21,475 $0 Full ROI →
7 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 59.0%

 -$57,510 $41,272 $21,475 $0 Full ROI →
8 Special Education and Teaching.

Grad rate: 59.0%

 -$69,750 $40,660 $21,475 $0 Full ROI →
9 Community Organization and Advocacy.

Grad rate: 59.0%

 -$152,990 $36,498 $21,475 $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.