Best Master's Degree Programs at North Dakota State University-Main Campus by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at North Dakota 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$386,273
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,391
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$1,627,878 | $125,733 | $23,391 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$481,198 | $68,399 | $23,391 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$304,198 | $59,549 | $23,391 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Natural Resources Management and Policy.
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$238,358 | $56,257 | $23,391 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$194,878 | $54,083 | $23,391 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$133,458 | $51,012 | $23,391 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$64,778 | $47,578 | $23,391 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$45,438 | $46,611 | $23,391 | $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.