Best Master's Degree Programs at New Mexico State University-Main Campus by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$195,820
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,930
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Industrial Engineering.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$918,180 | $90,002 | $20,930 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$524,200 | $70,303 | $20,930 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$389,480 | $63,567 | $20,930 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$251,120 | $56,649 | $20,930 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$130,760 | $50,631 | $20,930 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$52,140 | $46,700 | $20,930 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$12,100 | $44,698 | $20,930 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$1,780 | $44,182 | $20,930 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
-$22,860 | $42,950 | $20,930 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
-$47,800 | $41,703 | $20,930 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
-$55,080 | $41,339 | $20,930 | $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.